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* Modem is '''O/B''', but it must be written in | * Modem is '''O/B''', but it must be written in | ||
* Video is '''O/B''', and write in appropriate info | * Video is '''O/B''', and write in appropriate info | ||
− | * Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of | + | * Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of optical drive it has |
* Write in | * Write in | ||
** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem | ** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem | ||
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# When the display pauses for entering the machine name, replace whatever is already there with '''macbox''' | # 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 | # When installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically | ||
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+ | # In a terminal, 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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* Modem is '''O/B''', but it must be written in | * Modem is '''O/B''', but it must be written in | ||
* Video is '''O/B''', and write in appropriate info | * Video is '''O/B''', and write in appropriate info | ||
− | * Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of | + | * Features are '''Keyboard, Mouse''', and whatever kind of optical drive it has |
* Write in | * Write in | ||
** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem | ** ports: 2 USB, 2 FireWire, Ethernet, Modem | ||
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* Symptom is that mouse and keyboard appear to do nothing | * Symptom is that mouse and keyboard appear to do nothing | ||
* See '''iMac Flower Power Video Fix''' in the '''Software Fixes''' document | * See '''iMac Flower Power Video Fix''' in the '''Software Fixes''' document | ||
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+ | | Set HW date/time to UTC || | ||
+ | # In a terminal, 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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Revision as of 13:29, 23 September 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, network cable, and power cord | ||
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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Set HW date/time to UTC |
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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, network cable, and power cord | ||
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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Set HW date/time to UTC |
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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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