–Is the failure repeatable?
–Has this configuration ever worked?
–If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing?
–Is this the original reported failure? v Diagnostics version
–Type and version level
vHardware configuration
–Print (print screen) system configuration currently in use
-Enter in Control Panel of Windows Vista (Classic View)
-Enter in System window
–BIOS level
vOperating system software
–Type and version level
Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they:
1.Are the exact machine type and models
2.Have the same BIOS level
3.Have the same adapters/attachments in the same locations
4.Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling
5.Have the same software versions and levels
6.Have the same Diagnostic Diskettes (version)
7.Have the same configuration options set in the system
8.Have the same setup for the operating system control files
Comparing the configuration and software
