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− | | | + | | Check for blown capacitors || |
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− | | | + | | Make sure that covers are available for open bays || |
− | + | If covers are missing, check parts storage for replacements | |
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− | | Attach keyboard/mouse and power cord || | + | | Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, and power cord || |
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* Do NOT attach network cable | * Do NOT attach network cable | ||
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* '''''shutdown -h now''''' | * '''''shutdown -h now''''' | ||
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+ | | Install and configure Ubuntu || | ||
+ | See Desktop Software Procedure | ||
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− | | | + | | Clean outside cover || |
− | + | Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well | |
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− | | | + | | Fill out and attach store tag || |
+ | * Box type is '''Macbox''' | ||
+ | * Processor is [processor type]/[speed] | ||
+ | * Hard Drive is known from installation | ||
+ | * Memory is known from installation | ||
+ | * NIC is '''O/B''' | ||
+ | * Modem is '''O/B''', but it must be written in | ||
+ | * Video is '''O/B''', and write in appropriate info | ||
+ | * Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of CD or DVD was found by Finnix check | ||
+ | * Write in | ||
+ | ** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem | ||
+ | ** jacks: Headphones, Speaker, Mic | ||
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+ | | Bundle system with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord || || | ||
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+ | | Take it to store || || | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | =Desktop Software Procedure= | ||
+ | {| fontname="Helvetica" fontsize="12" border="1" | ||
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+ | |width="40%" align="center"|Steps | ||
+ | |width="53%" align="center"|Notes/Detailed Instructions | ||
+ | |width="7%" align="center"|Done | ||
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+ | | Install Ubuntu || | ||
+ | # Attach network cable | ||
+ | # Push power button; immediately press keys '''Option+Apple+o+f''' at the same time | ||
+ | # When OpenFirmware prompt appears, type: | ||
+ | #* '''boot enet:0,yaboot''' | ||
+ | # At '''''boot:''''' prompt, press Enter; eventually the install screen will appear | ||
+ | # When the display pauses for entering the machine name, replace whatever is already there with '''macbox''' | ||
+ | # When installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically | ||
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+ | | Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen || | ||
+ | # In a terminal, edit the file ''/etc/usplash.conf'' as root | ||
+ | #* ''sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf'' | ||
+ | # Change the xres value to 1024 | ||
+ | # Change the yres value to 768 | ||
+ | # Save and close the file | ||
+ | #* '''Ctrl+o''', then '''Ctrl+x''' | ||
+ | # Update the startup files with the changed resolution values with the command | ||
+ | #* '''''sudo update-initramfs -u''''' | ||
+ | #* The command takes a couple of of minutes to complete | ||
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+ | | Install extra apps, as necessary || | ||
+ | * Use System -> Administration -> Synaptic Package Manager | ||
+ | * Select package '''gnome-ppp''' | ||
+ | * If the machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive, select package '''k3b''' | ||
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+ | | Add Terminal and Gnome-PPP icons to top menu bar || | ||
+ | * Select Applications -> Accessories and drag Terminal icon to menu bar | ||
+ | * Select Applications -> Internet and drag Gnome-PPP icon to menu bar | ||
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+ | | Test/detect modem || | ||
+ | * Select Gnome-PPP icon from top menu bar | ||
+ | * In the Gnome-PPP window, select '''Setup''', then select '''Detect''' | ||
+ | * Device should change to /dev/ttyS0; speed should change to 230400 | ||
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+ | | Configure/test sound control || | ||
+ | # Open sound preferences | ||
+ | #* Place cursor on sound icon in top menu bar | ||
+ | #* Press F12 key | ||
+ | #* Select Preferences | ||
+ | # In the Preferences window upper drop-down menu, make sure the '''''Alsa mixer''''' item is selected | ||
+ | # In the lower combo-box menu, select '''''PC speaker''''' | ||
+ | # In the oem home directory, open the Examples sub-directory | ||
+ | # Select the 'Ubuntu experience.ogg' file | ||
+ | # When the video starts, verify that the sound slider (click sound icon) varies the volume. | ||
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+ | | Test CD data and sound || | ||
+ | # Insert, play, and eject a music CD | ||
+ | # Insert data CD, inspect directory contents | ||
+ | # If machine has a DVD drive, insert a data DVD, inspect directory contents | ||
+ | # If machine has a CD-RW or DVD-RW, use '''k3b''' to erase a CD-RW disk, and create/burn a new data project. | ||
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+ | |} | ||
+ | =iMac Build Procedure= | ||
+ | {| fontname="Helvetica" fontsize="12" border="1" | ||
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+ | | Attach keyboard/mouse and power cord || | ||
+ | * Do NOT attach network cable | ||
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+ | | Power on, boot Finnix CD || | ||
+ | # Press power button | ||
+ | # Immediately insert Finnix CD | ||
+ | # At the chime, press C key and hold until small underline cursor appears in upper left corner of display (upside down it's lower right) | ||
+ | # at '''boot:''' prompt, hit '''Enter''' | ||
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+ | | Record configuration || | ||
+ | CPU type and speed, memory size, HD size, video controller, CD/DVD type: | ||
+ | * Finnix boot message shows CPU speed and detected memory size | ||
+ | * HD size is known from installation | ||
+ | * Command to list the video controller | ||
+ | ** '''''lspci''''' | ||
+ | * Command to show CD/DVD model name: | ||
+ | ** '''''cat /proc/ide/hdb/model''''' | ||
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+ | | Set HW date/time to UTC || | ||
+ | # Set system clock with command | ||
+ | #* '''''date -u MMDDhhmmYYYY | ||
+ | #* '''MM''' month, '''DD''' day, '''hh''' hour, '''mm''' minute, '''YYYY''' year | ||
+ | #* hour and minute are GMT(UTC) time in 24-hour clock format; GMT time is locak (Pacific) time plus 7 hours (summer, PDT) or 8 hours (winter, PST) | ||
+ | # Set CMOS clock from system clock | ||
+ | #* '''''clock -uw''''' | ||
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+ | | Power down || | ||
+ | Use command: | ||
+ | * '''''shutdown -h now''''' | ||
+ | CD will eject automatically | ||
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| Install and configure Ubuntu || | | Install and configure Ubuntu || |
Revision as of 13:43, 8 August 2008
Desktop Build Procedure
Check for blown capacitors |
Visually inspect motherboard capacitors for bulges/leaks. If you find one, check with your instructor. |
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Make sure that covers are available for open bays |
If covers are missing, check parts storage for replacements |
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Install battery |
Pay attention to correct position; look for '+' by battery holder |
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Install hard drive |
Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate size |
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Install RAM |
Refer to MacBuild Spec Sheet for appropriate amount |
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Clean/dust inside |
If necessary |
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Attach keyboard/mouse, monitor, and power cord |
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Power on, boot Finnix CD |
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Record configuration |
CPU type and speed, memory size, HD size, video controller, CD/DVD type:
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Set HW date/time to UTC |
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Power down |
Use command:
CD will eject automatically |
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Install and configure Ubuntu |
See Desktop Software Procedure |
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Clean outside cover |
Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well |
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Fill out and attach store tag |
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Bundle system with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord | ||
Take it to store |
Desktop Software Procedure
Steps | Notes/Detailed Instructions | Done |
Install Ubuntu |
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Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen |
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Install extra apps, as necessary |
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Add Terminal and Gnome-PPP icons to top menu bar |
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Test/detect modem |
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Configure/test sound control |
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Test CD data and sound |
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iMac Build Procedure
Attach keyboard/mouse and power cord |
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Power on, boot Finnix CD |
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Record configuration |
CPU type and speed, memory size, HD size, video controller, CD/DVD type:
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Set HW date/time to UTC |
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Power down |
Use command:
CD will eject automatically |
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Install and configure Ubuntu |
See iMac Software Procedure |
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Clean outside cover |
Clean case monitor face, connector panel, keyboard, and mouse as well |
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Fill out and attach store tag |
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Bundle iMac with tested keyboard/mouse and power cord | ||
Take it to store |
iMac Software Procedure
Steps | Notes/Detailed Instructions | Done |
Install Ubuntu |
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For 500 MHz and faster iMacs, correct X startup problems, if necessary |
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Enable the Ubuntu startup splash screen |
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Install extra apps, as necessary |
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Add Terminal and Gnome-PPP icons to top menu bar |
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Test/detect modem |
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Configure/test sound control |
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Test CD data and sound |
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