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RobertTaylor: /* HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TESTING */

2015-06-26T23:04:16Z

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TESTING

2015-06-26T22:58:50Z

BOOT AND ENTER BIOS

2015-06-26T22:58:11Z

BEFORE YOU POWER ON

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BEFORE YOU POWER ON

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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TESTING

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 '''Login to the system'''
-* username will be '''Default User''' <br> password = '''freegeek'''
+* username will be '''oem''' <br> password = '''freegeek'''
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 '''What Specification Category does the system fall under?'''
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 '''Update the software'''
-* Click on '''Menu''' >> '''System''' >> '''Update Manager'''. When the Update Manager pops up, click "Check" to find updates, then if any updates appear, click "Install All." It may take some time to download and install packages, so feel free to continue on with other steps while this runs in the background.
+* Open a Terminal by pressing "Ctrl+Alt+t". Type the following command "sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y" and then hit enter, when prompted, enter the password "freegeek." It may take some time to download and install packages, so feel free to continue on with other steps while this runs in the background.
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 '''Find the terminal icon on the launcher panel at the bottom of the screen'''
-* Navigate to the bottom of the screen with your mouse. A launcher panel will appear, with the terminal icon '''>_''', click it to open a terminal window.
+* Navigate to the bottom of the screen with your mouse. Click the terminal icon '''>_'''or use the shortcut "Ctrl+Alt+t"  to open a terminal window.
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 '''Stress test the system for a few minutes'''

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 '''If possible, edit the following setting:'''
-* Enable Quick Boot
+* Enable Quick Boot (may be called "Fast Boot" in some BIOS)
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 '''Save and exit BIOS'''
-* The system should boot to the Ubuntu operating system.
+* The system should boot to the Mint operating system.
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 * Later, when you're testing audio, headphone jacks and standard sound ports should be tested.
 * Orange/Black/Gray sound ports are surround sound and do not need to be tested.
-*Any damaged ports will need to be covered with electrical tape or port covers. If you see two identical uncovered ports, one integrated and one on a card, ask your instructor how to proceed.
+*Any damaged ports will need to be reported to the build instructor or staff member on duty.
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 '''Are there branded hardware tags on the faceplate (identifying original components such as RAM, HDD, Optical Drive etc)?'''

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	There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Build Checklists en Español\|here]].		There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Build Checklists en Español\|here]].

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	There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Build Checklists en Español\|here]].		There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located [[Build Checklists en Español\|here]].

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	'''Welcome to the Build Workshop!''' Quality checking a few systems that others have built will be your first step, then you'll be ready to move on to assembling and checking software on systems.		'''Welcome to the Build Workshop!''' Quality checking a few systems that others have built will be your first step, then you'll be ready to move on to assembling and checking software on systems.

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 # The RAM speed (will be the second number on the sticker) - write this down
 # Any dust accumulation - please vacuum or brush it out!
 == BOOT AND [[Entering BIOS|ENTER BIOS]] ==

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 * 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 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'''
+'''If you have an Optical Drive with CD-RW function, as of 12/20/13 we are no longer testing this function'''
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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 this function'''
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 '''Remove all CDs and DVDs from the drive(s)'''

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 '''Are there branded hardware tags on the faceplate (identifying original components such as RAM, HDD, Optical Drive etc)?'''
-* If there is, take them off.
+* If there are, take them off.
 '''DO NOT remove Microsoft Windows Certificates of Authenticity, FG-PDX, "uncovered electronic device" Processor/graphics tags or Green Light stickers.'''
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 '''Print a hard copy of Printme'''
-* Close the "Printing - localhost" window that opens and select the "build" printer from the Print menu once it appears. Click Print and retrieve the sheet from the printer in the back (SW) corner of the room.
+* Close the "Printing - localhost" window that opens and select the "build-printer" printer from the Print menu once it appears. Click Print and retrieve the sheet from the printer in the back (SW) corner of the room.
 * Have your Build Instructor sign off on the printed sheet.  Then fold it in half (lengthwise) and tape it to the top of the system (the side of the page with the instructor's initials facing up.)
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