What things to check for when your system arrives

Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of you
do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the Packing
List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run? For example,
I've seen people say they got the wrong amount of RAM, wrong CPU, hard drive,
etc. How do you check the innards to, first, make sure they're what you
ordered and second, to make sure they're working properly?
Thanks everyone, Steve.

"Steve" wrote in message
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| Hi,
| I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of
you
| do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the
Packing
| List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run? For
example,
| I've seen people say they got the wrong amount of RAM, wrong CPU, hard
drive,
| etc. How do you check the innards to, first, make sure they're what you
| ordered and second, to make sure they're working properly?
| Thanks everyone, Steve.

One of the first things I do once any new system is up and running is
download the Aida32 system information tool.
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32 It will identify all the
components in your system which you can verify against your order.

--
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I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
I was just trying to help.
Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
advice herein.
No warranty is expressed or implied.
Your mileage may vary.
See store for details.

Remove shoes to E-mail.

You can go the Tech Support section of the Gateway web site, enter
your serial number and it will give you a parts list. Compare this to
the original confirmation e-mail you got from Gateway, the invoice
that came with the system, and to what components you actually
received. Make sure everything matches. You can also compare the
part numbers and pictures on the web site to what you have.

I bought a 700XL system recently, and they sent me the wrong processor
and memory. They straightened it out right away, but I had to notice
the problem before I could correct it.


Steve wrote in message u...
Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of you
do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the Packing
List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run? For example,
I've seen people say they got the wrong amount of RAM, wrong CPU, hard drive,
etc. How do you check the innards to, first, make sure they're what you
ordered and second, to make sure they're working properly?
Thanks everyone, Steve.

Hi:

I've just downloaded this proggie... very nice of you to share it.

Thanks, rgds


"HillBillyBuddhist" wrote in
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"Steve" wrote in message
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| Hi,
| I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of
you
| do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the
Packing
| List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run? For
example,
| I've seen people say they got the wrong amount of RAM, wrong CPU, hard
drive,
| etc. How do you check the innards to, first, make sure they're what you
| ordered and second, to make sure they're working properly?
| Thanks everyone, Steve.

One of the first things I do once any new system is up and running is
download the Aida32 system information tool.
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32 It will identify all the
components in your system which you can verify against your order.

--
D

I'm not an MVP a VIP nor do I have ESP.
I was just trying to help.
Please use your own best judgment before implementing any suggestions or
advice herein.
No warranty is expressed or implied.
Your mileage may vary.
See store for details.

Remove shoes to E-mail.

Steve wrote:
Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of you
do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the Packing
List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run?

Before you connect the power cord, open the case and make sure all
cards, cables, and memory sticks are fully seated. They frequently come
loose in shipping causing all sorts of failures.

I make sure the drives can write and read back the various media. If a
problem developes later, I know it worked when I first got the system.
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"Tom Almy" wrote in message
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Steve wrote:
Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of
you
do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the
Packing
List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run?

Before you connect the power cord, open the case and make sure all
cards, cables, and memory sticks are fully seated. They frequently come
loose in shipping causing all sorts of failures.

Another great software proggy is Dr. Hardware, a freeware. As well as
checking the system specs it also has a great set of benchmark tests.







HillBillyBuddhist wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
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Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what
some of you do to check and make sure everything is alright.
Checking against the Packing List is a first step but then do you
have other tests you run? For example, I've seen people say they got
the wrong amount of RAM, wrong CPU, hard drive, etc. How do you
check the innards to, first, make sure they're what you ordered and
second, to make sure they're working properly? Thanks everyone,
Steve.

One of the first things I do once any new system is up and running is
download the Aida32 system information tool.
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32 It will identify all the
components in your system which you can verify against your order.

"Tom Almy" wrote in message
...
Steve wrote:
Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of
you
do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the
Packing
List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run?

Before you connect the power cord, open the case and make sure all
cards, cables, and memory sticks are fully seated. They frequently come
loose in shipping causing all sorts of failures.


Is it wise to get him to open the box ?, if he is not sure how to identify
system component from windows what chance is there of him understanding
ESD precautions.


Regards

Cubzilla wrote:
"Tom Almy" wrote in message
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Steve wrote:

Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some of

you

do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the

Packing

List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run?

Before you connect the power cord, open the case and make sure all
cards, cables, and memory sticks are fully seated. They frequently come
loose in shipping causing all sorts of failures.



Is it wise to get him to open the box ?, if he is not sure how to identify
system component from windows what chance is there of him understanding
ESD precautions.

If a drive connector is flopping in the air, he'll have to open the box
anyway. From my experience the risk of ESD damage is far less than that
of damage from turning on the system with an unseated PCI card. (Never
had the former, but have seen plenty of the latter.)

Always thought PCI cards were secured with a screw to the case. Guess they
could be lossened somewhat but I would tend to not start pulling things and
reseating and/or pushing on connectors and boards. People might do more
damage than good. If there is an indication of a problem, then it is
something to consider. But as always, if it ain't broke, don't fix it...


"Tom Almy" wrote in message
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Cubzilla wrote:
"Tom Almy" wrote in message
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Steve wrote:

Hi,
I'll be getting my computer soon and I was just wondering what some
of

you

do to check and make sure everything is alright. Checking against the

Packing

List is a first step but then do you have other tests you run?

Before you connect the power cord, open the case and make sure all
cards, cables, and memory sticks are fully seated. They frequently come
loose in shipping causing all sorts of failures.



Is it wise to get him to open the box ?, if he is not sure how to
identify
system component from windows what chance is there of him understanding
ESD precautions.

If a drive connector is flopping in the air, he'll have to open the box
anyway. From my experience the risk of ESD damage is far less than that
of damage from turning on the system with an unseated PCI card. (Never
had the former, but have seen plenty of the latter.)