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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TESTING

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	There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Guia de Construccion\|here]].		There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Guia de Construccion\|here]].

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	There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Guia de Construccion\|here]].		There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Guia de Construccion\|here]].

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 '''Test USB ports'''
-* Plug in a USB mouse, see that the cursor moves and can interact with things.  Repeat with all USB ports, including front ports, if any.
+* Plug in a USB mouse, move the mouse and make sure the cursor moves on-screen.  Repeat with all USB ports, including front ports, if any.
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 '''Run the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer'''
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 *If for some reason the automated installer fails it can generally be corrected with the following steps.
 * Open a terminal window
-* Type '''sudo apt-get install-restricted-extras''' and press Enter.  Provide password if prompted.
+* Type '''sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras''' and press Enter.  Provide password if prompted.
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 '''Play an audio CD'''

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	'''Work through every step as well as you can, and then ask a neighbor or your build instructor if you still have questions.''' Try and learn the reason for each of the steps: this knowledge will come in handy later when, inevitably, things aren't going as smoothly.		'''Work through every step as well as you can, and then ask a neighbor or your build instructor if you still have questions.''' Try and learn the reason for each of the steps: this knowledge will come in handy later when, inevitably, things aren't going as smoothly.

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 * Ask an instructor if you need a PCI-e card; AGP cards are available in the Build room.
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 '''Initial power on'''
 * See if expected memory value is displayed during POST or in BIOS.

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 == BOOT AND [[Entering BIOS|ENTER BIOS]] ==
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 '''Enter BIOS setup'''
 * Turn on the computer.  The keystroke to enter BIOS should be displayed on the flash screen, before bootup, as well as the Boot Menu key, if applicable. If no flash screen appears, you have to guess the BIOS keystroke. Delete, Escape, Enter, F1, F2, F9, F10, and F12 are typical.

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 *'''If you are getting multi-color lines when testing video playback, replace the hard drive.'''
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-'''If you have an Optical Drive with CD-RW function, Test CD Writing'''
+'''If you have an Optical Drive with CD-RW function, as of 12/20/13 we are no longer testing the writing & blanking'''
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-'''If you have an Optical Drive with DVD-RW function, Test DVD Writing'''
+'''If you have an Optical Drive with DVD-RW function, as of 12/20/13 we are no longer testing the writing function'''
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 '''Test for booting from live CD'''

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 '''If you have a DVD Drive, Read DVD'''
 * Insert a video DVD (movie, TV show, etc.). A media player should open automatically and the DVD should start to play. If you are prompted to search for suitable plugins or codecs close the message and the media player, then try the Alternate Installation Steps for the Restricted Extras & DVD Codecs Installer listed above. If you still see the message then check with an instructor. Repeat for each DVD-ROM drive.
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 '''If you have an Optical Drive with CD-RW function, Test CD Writing'''