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Revision as of 21:26, 6 March 2008
QC Checklist
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.
Work through every step as well as you can, and then ask your build instructor or a neighbor 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.
To find out who your build instructor is, check the whiteboard at the front of the room. Your instructor will be able to answer questions and check your work. Never overlook, though, the help that the builder to your right or left might be able to lend.
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BEFORE YOU POWER ON | ||
Find Build/QC sheet for your system | In file cabinet, filed by last digit of gizmo number | |
Does box rattle when you shake it? | If so, find the culprit and fix/remove it. | |
Screws in tight? | If not, tighten. | |
Are all slots and bays covered? | If not, cover 'em. | |
Do you see 2 video, sound, or network ports? | Check with the build instructor; one of the two is extra and needs to be removed or disabled and covered. | |
Is there Microsoft Branding (Certificates of Authenticity)? | If there is take them off. | |
Are there Asset tags? (identifying the last owner) | If there are, remove them. | |
Is the system exterior clean? | If not, use cleaner and rag to clean. | |
Is the system standard? | Check the Spec Sheet. If non-standard, please check with your instructor to see how to proceed. | |
BOOT AND ENTER BIOS | ||
Get into BIOS | If you see "Ubuntu" on your screen, you have gone too far; reboot and try again. | |
Check boot order | It should be: 1st- floppy; 2nd- CD-ROM; 3rd- Hard drive. Get as close as possible, depending on the BIOS. | |
Is parallel port enabled on 0x378, and set to EPP or Bi-Directional | EPP and Bi-Directional are the protocols spoken by standard PC computers, as opposed to Macs and some obscure devices. The "0x378" is the standard I/O space for PC parallel ports. | |
Save and exit. | ||
SOFTWARE TESTING | ||
Boot to Linux, login with username: oem password: freegeek | ||
Update the software |
If present, select the "Install all Updates" option from the update-notifier icon at the top-right of the screen. This 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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"basiccheck" | To start terminal program:
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Test USB | Details:
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Check time and date | Check the time and date in the top right corner. If incorrect:
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Format a floppy disk | (If there is a floppy drive.) From terminal, type "gfloppy" after putting blank floppy disk into drive. Using the default format "DOS" and using format method "Standard", format the disk. Remove the diskette from the system. | |
Play an audio CD | Repeat for each CD-ROM drive. Do you hear what you expect?
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Read data CD | Repeat for each CD-ROM drive. If your file browser sees files on the drive, the CD-ROM can read files. | |
Remove all CDs and floppies from the drive(s) | ||
Stress test the system for a few minutes. | Open a terminal and run "stress-test". Wait a few minutes while it runs, and look for error messages. If you want to know more about what it's doing, open up another terminal and run "man stress". | |
Reboot using software controls | Either open a terminal and run "sudo reboot", or use the graphical interface to reboot. Wait while it reboots, and ensure that the system powers on and offers a login screen without user intervention (e.g. without requiring that you "press F1 to boot"). | |
Fill out paperwork | To check and fill out paperwork:
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Run parallel port testing program, "printme", from terminal | To check the parallel port:
A sheet with some info should print out. If there are problems, check with your instructor. |
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Check in with Build Instructor | ||
Shut down system and place pieces on proper shelf | Use software controls for the shutdown (either "sudo halt" or the System menu at the top). Ask where to put the system. | |
Clean up work area |
Build Checklist
Work through every step as well as you can, and then ask your build instructor or a neighbor 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.
To find out who your build instructor is, check the whiteboard at the front of the room. Your instructor will be able to answer questions and check your work. Never overlook, though, the help that the builder to your right or left might be able to lend.
Your build instructor will check the shelves to figure out what type of boxen we need built. Check with him/her to find out what type of box to build, then work your way down this checklist.
Supplies like cards, rails, hard drives, etc., can be found in the NE corner of the build workshop. Processors, DDR and Rambus ram, and other specialty supplies you will need to ask your build instructor about.
Steps | Notes/Detailed Instructions | Done |
Get a blank Build/QC sheet for your system | They're on the wall by the screwdrivers. | |
Check capacitors | Visually inspect motherboard capacitors for bulges/leaks. If you find one, check with your instructor. | |
Test battery | Set voltmeter to DCV=20, place one wand on battery and one wand on metal part of case. Battery's good if volt reading >3.0. | |
Install RAM | Note # of sticks, size, and speed on Build Sheet ALL Celereons with SDRAM use pc-100 For PIIIs up to 1 gHz:
All Athlons less than 1.2 GHz, use pc-100 All Athlons 1.2 GHz and above use pc-133 For Rambus and DDR: ask a build instructor |
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Install video card if needed | If there's onboard video, try using that. | |
Attach keyboard, mouse, monitor, connect power | These are temporary and should be left at your station. | |
Initial power on | See if expected memory value is displayed during POST or in BIOS. | |
Record Processor type and speed | See if proc speed displayed during POST or in BIOS matches expected values. Record info onto Build Sheet.
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Power down | ||
Install floppy drive if needed | Remember to plug in floppy ribbon cable and power. Record notes on build sheet. | |
Install network card (NIC) | Only if there's no onboard NIC. If you've installed a card, record type on build sheet. | |
Install hard drive on IDE 1 | To do this:
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Install sound card if needed | If onboard sound, no need to install card. If you've installed a card, record info on the build sheet. | |
Install CD/CDRW/DVD Drive(s) | Be sure to first remove any untested CDRW/DVD drives from your system and send them to advanced testing. Check the spec sheet to see what kind of drive(s) to installed. Jumper it/them appropriately, and plug into IDE 2/Secondary IDE ribbon cable (linux will refer to these as either 'hdc' and 'hdd' or 'sc0' and 'sc1'). Some cases require special drives to fit their front covers; look upon such cases with spite and derision. | |
Cover open slots and bays | Make sure you have coverings for all spaces that will not be filled with a card or drive. Look at similar cases for examples of what case pieces may look like. | |
Entering BIOS setup | Turn on the computer. The keystroke to enter setup should be displayed at bootup. | |
Check date | Make sure the date is correct.
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Restore BIOS defaults | You might need to search around to find the BIOS values that need checking. While you search, enjoy the pleasure of learning about BIOS configuration! | |
Auto detect hard drive | Find where to perform this function or make sure this feature is enabled. | |
Set boot order | Set drive A (floppy) to boot first, then CD-ROM, then hard drive. | |
Disable virus check if present | Look around... | |
Make sure parallel port is set to 0x378 | Set mode to EPP or Bi-Directional.
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Put "ebmulti" floppy in floppy drive and plug in network cable | For operating system installation (your next step). | |
Save and exit BIOS | ||
Boot to the freekbox installer with etherboot floppy | Details:
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Answer all the installer questions | Simple: select "OK" or "Yes" at each question and press <ENTER>.
Normal: ask a build instructor for help filling out all the questions. Expert: expect to be on your own unless your build instructor suggested you do this :) || | |
After install, reboot system | To do this, press <ENTER> when prompted. | |
Run basiccheck | Detailed instructions:
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Test CD (and/or DVD) drive - data and sound. | For each drive:
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Test USB | Details:
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Run parallel port testing program, "printme", from terminal | To check the parallel port:
A sheet with some info should print out. If there are problems, check with your instructor. |
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Check in with Build Instructor | ||
Shut down system and place pieces on proper shelf | ||
Clean up work area |