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Revision as of 12:08, 8 February 2013
There is a version of this checklist in Spanish for use in Spanish Build; that version is located (combined with Assembly) here.
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 a neighbor or your Build instructor 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.
Use your resources! There are lots available to you - your neighbor, the Build assistants and instructors and, of course, the internet. Searching the web for answers to the challenge you are facing is one of the best ways to learn. You can also access tips and troubleshooting ideas on our wiki (http://wiki.freegeek.org) under Build tips or in our Troubleshooting Guide (http://wiki.freegeek.org/index.php/Build_Troubleshooting_Guide).
BEFORE YOU POWER ON
Check what needs to be quality checked
- Grab a system from the QC shelves in the build room, and carry it to an open Build station.
Do you hear a rattling noise, caused by a screw or other loose component, upon moving the system?
- If so, find the culprit and secure/remove it.
Is the case properly put together and secure?
- If not, fix it!
Are all slots and bays covered?
- If not, cover 'em! Check to make sure they're screwed in tightly by pushing on each one with your finger - if a slot cover falls out it can short out the motherboard.
Do you see more than one video, sound, or network ports?
- 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.
Is there Microsoft Branding? (Certificates of Authenticity) Asset tags (identifying the last owner)? Or branded hardware tags on the faceplate (identifying original components such as RAM, HDD, Optical Drive etc)?
- If there is, take them off. DO NOT remove FG-PDX, "uncovered electronic device" Processor/graphics tags or Green Light stickers.
Is the system exterior clean?
- If not, use cleaner and rag to clean. The vacuum cleaner will help remove dust clogged in case fans. Hand sanitizer, Goo Gone and/or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol can help loosen any stickers; ask your instructor where to find scraping tools to remove them.
Open up the system and check inside for:
- Blown capacitors (If found, the system must be rejected!)
- What type of DDR RAM your system has installed - write this down
- 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 ENTER BIOS
Get into BIOS (Setup)
- Turn on the computer. If you see a flash screen before boot-up, it will give the keystroke to enter BIOS, and the keystroke for a Boot Menu, if applicable. Delete, Escape, F1, F2, F9, F10, F12 and Enter are typical.
- Get into BIOS, and write down both the BIOS and Boot Menu keystrokes; this info will come in handy later.
- If you see "Ubuntu" on your screen, you have gone too far; reboot from the power button icon on the bottom-right corner of the screen, and try again. All BIOS are different. Feel free to explore how the BIOS you're using is set up.
Check boot order
- It should be: 1st- CD-ROM; 2nd-Hard Drive. If possible, disable other boot device options, such as floppy (sometimes called Diskette), network, or USB. Depending on the BIOS model, you may need to enable active drive ports and disable inactive ones, in addition to arranging them in the boot sequence.
If possible, edit the following setting:
- Enable Quick Boot
Save and exit BIOS
- The system should boot to the Ubuntu operating system.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TESTING
Login to the system
- username will be Default User
password = freegeek
What Specification Category does the system fall under?
- Compare the CPU speed listed on the system's Green Light sticker with the FREE GEEK Specification Sheet, or "Spec Sheet," on the wall to determine the category of specifications, or "specs," to which the system should be built.