Build sheet - Revision history

Caitlin: request for deletion

2011-02-13T00:27:59Z

request for deletion

Kolas: /* Clean up */

2006-09-01T02:16:28Z

Clean up

Matteo: {{Cleanup}}

2006-01-10T08:00:50Z

MichaelWestwind: add Category:Howto - is "Build Sheet" the best name for the page?

2005-10-08T23:49:39Z

add Category:Howto - is "Build Sheet" the best name for the page?

MichaelWestwind: Category:Build

2005-08-19T01:17:08Z

Category:Build

192.168.3.33: /* Test battery */

2005-08-18T23:27:51Z

Test battery

192.168.3.7: /* Check out case with build instructor */

2005-08-07T01:42:50Z

Check out case with build instructor

Jeff at 00:38, 7 August 2005

2005-08-07T00:38:24Z

Jeff at 00:34, 7 August 2005

2005-08-07T00:34:10Z

Jeff at 00:30, 7 August 2005

2005-08-07T00:30:50Z

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	This has a little more detail than the build sheet checklist.		This has a little more detail than the build sheet checklist.

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 ===Clean up===
-Put everything that you used to build the system back in its proper place
+Put everything that you used to build the system back in its proper place.
 [[Category:Build]]
 [[Category:Howto]]

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 ===Test battery===
-Set voltmeter to DCV=20 and touch one contact to the battery and another to the outside of the case (ground). The battery is good if volt reading > 3.0.
+Set voltmeter to DCV=20 and touch one contact to the battery and another to the outside of the case (ground). The battery is good if volt reading is greater than or equal to 3.0. If it's lower, replace the battery with a good one.
 ===Install RAM===

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 ===Secure case===
 ===Check out case with build instructor===
 ===Clean up===
 Put everything that you used to build the system back in its proper place

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 The hard part! Make sure you have coverings for all spaces that will not be filled with a card or drive.
-==BIOS configuration and cloning==
+==BIOS configuration==
 You'll probably want to put the cloner floppy disk in the drive before turning on the computer, so you know you have it when you need it. Plug in the network cable, as it will be needed for cloning.
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 The keystrokes for this will be documented, usually at the bottom of the BIOS screen.
 ===Image new system with cloner floppy===
 select "install NEW freekbox" from menu.
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 : This is a new step, previously done on installing the hardware, but we no longer test these two, and so the type of card is no longer recorded on the gizmo sticker. Should we even be doing this? Do we care on the build sheet what type of card is in there? [[User:Jeff|Jeff]] 17:30, 6 Aug 2005 (PDT)
-Reboot system and configure the software 	Most scripts run automatically (alsaconf, etc.)
+===Reboot system and configure the software===
-Run basiccheck 	log in as guest, (password:freegeek) open a terminal , type "basiccheck" and hit enter.
+Most scripts run automatically (alsaconf, etc.)
-Test modem a) 	Click on Dialup->Configure->Modems->geekmodem ->modem-> Query Modem tests OK?
-Test modem b) 	Modem detected? Make sure modem device set to /dev/modem
+===Run basiccheck===
-Test CD drive - data and sound 	Use CD Player to test sound, then test-read a data CD.
+log in as guest, (password:freegeek) open a terminal , type "basiccheck" and hit enter.
-Secure case
+===Test modem===
-Check out case with build instructor
+#Click on Dialup->Configure->Modems->geekmodem ->modem-> Query Modem tests OK?
-Clean up 	Put everything that you used to build the system back in its proper place
+#Modem detected? Make sure modem device set to /dev/modem

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 ==Before turning it on==
 ===Check for blown [[capacitors]]===
-Inspect the capacitors on the motherboard for swelling. Reject systems with blown capacitors.
+Inspect the capacitors on the motherboard for swelling. Reject systems with blown or swelling capacitors (if 1G or better these can be sent to [[User:Ted|Ted]] in the [[AV Clubhouse]].
 ===Test battery===
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 Record the Gizmo ID and note the driver (from test results) or chip info on other side of build sheet
-===Attach keyboard, mouse and monitor===
+===Attach keyboard and monitor===
-These peripherals are at each build station, and are attached temporarily. No need to record ID.
+Grab temporary keyboard and mouse from the equipment stacks. Do not plug in mouse until you have at least one successful POST for the system. No need to record ID.
 ==Initial Power On==
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 ==Adding the rest of the components==
 ===Install floppy drive===
-If it's not already there. Record Gizmo ID and Notes
+If it's not already there. Record Gizmo ID.
 ===Install [[ethernet card|network card]] (NIC)===
-If it's not already there. Record Gizmo ID and network card type
+If it's not already there. Record Gizmo ID.
 ===Install [[hard drive]]===
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 ===Install Modem===
-If the spec for your system calls for it. Use an ISA modem unless you have NO ISA slots. Check with the build teacher if you need a PCI modem. Record Gizmo ID, serial port and modem speed on build sheet (this information should all be on the label).
+If the spec for your system calls for it. Use an ISA modem unless you have NO ISA slots. Check with the build teacher if you need a PCI modem. Record Gizmo ID, serial port and modem speed on build sheet (this information should all be on the label). GrantBoxen do not need modems.
 ===Install sound card===
-Record Gizmo ID and info on build sheet.
+Record Gizmo ID on build sheet.
 ===Cover open slots & bays===
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 Image new system with cloner floppy 	select "install NEW freekbox" from menu.
 Reboot system and configure the software 	Most scripts run automatically (alsaconf, etc.)
 Run basiccheck 	log in as guest, (password:freegeek) open a terminal , type "basiccheck" and hit enter.