Difference between revisions of "System Evaluation Overview"

Revision as of 15:22, 5 March 2010

If there are any SDRAM slots, count and circle the correct number
- Do the same for DDR slots
- (Some systems have both DDR and SDRAM slots.)
For AMD chips:
- Circle AMD in the "Proc Type" section
- Write the processor model number in the "Processor Information" area
For Intel and other chips:
- Circle the processor type (or write next to "Other")
- Write the processor speed in the "Processor Information" area
If there are any SATA connectors on the motherboard circle the appropriate number
If there are any IDE connectors on the motherboard circle the appropriate number
If the system can take more than one processor, check the Multi Proc Capable box
If the system has a dual core processor, check the Dual Core box
If the system did not POST successfully, check the Did not POST box
If there are any PCIe slots, circle PCI-e
If there is an AGP slot, circle AGP
Remember to put your initials in the appropriate box

High Speed or Ultra Speed CD RW
- They must have a standard 5.25" rectangular faceplate and not be laptop-sized.
- A drive is only High Speed or Ultra Speed if it literally says "High Speed" or "Ultra Speed" to the right of the "Compact Disc" label.

DVD Drive
- They must have a standard 5.25" rectangular faceplate and not be laptop-sized.
Front side card readers, only if it includes a cable

There is no need to actually pull these components out at this point. (You will be instructed to pull them later on.)

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      visual          [label="Go through the\nBLUE CHART\n(VISUAL TRIAGE)\n(then come back here)", shape="box", color="blue", style="bold", URL="/index.php?title=System_Evaluation_Visual_Triage"]
-    exceptional      [label="Does it have anything\nfrom the\nYELLOW LIGHT\nCOMPONENTS\nlist\nor from the\nWHITE BOARD?"]
+    exceptional      [label="Does it have anything\nfrom the\nYELLOW LIGHT\nCOMPONENTS\nlist?\n(remember to check for\nyellow light components\non the white board)"]
     pull_hd          [label="Pop it open,\nand pull out any\nHARD DRIVES", shape="box"]