Diagnosing the Problem
HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Microsoft Operating Systems
Collect the following information:
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Whether the operating system was factory installed
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Operating system version number
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A current copy of the following files:
WinMSD
(Msinfo32.exe
on Windows 2000 systems)
Boot.ini
Memory.dmp
Event logs
IRQ and I/O address information in text format
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An updated Emergency Repair Diskette
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If HP drivers are installed:
— Version of the Compaq Support Paq (CSP), ProLiant Support Pack (PSP), or
Support Software Diskette (SSD) used
— List of drivers from the CSP, PSP, or SSD
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The drive subsystem and file system information:
— Number and size of partitions and logical drives
— File system on each logical drive
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Current level of service packs installed
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A list of all third-party hardware and software installed, with versions
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A detailed description of the problem and any associated error messages
NOTE:
If your configuration includes SQL server, refer to “SQL Server” in this chapter.