Solved Reinstalled W7 but Internet not connecting, Ethernet Driver missing

[naveen73]

Hi,

I reinstalled my Windows 7 pc and all of a sudden I am not able to connect to the Internet. On the Net I found that other people who had the same problem found out that Ethernet drivers are missing.

When I look at my Device Manager my ethernet adapter has exclamation marks and when I look at the properties it says "Unknown" as to what type it is.

I do not know what to do further. Please help.

Thanks,
Nav

 

[Boozad]

What model/make is your PC? And do you know which motherboard you have?

 

[naveen73]

Boozad,

Thanks for the quickreply. I had my PC custom build so it is not a brand. Is there a way to find out my motherboard?

thanks,
Nav

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Yes open it up and snap and post a detailed picture of make and model.

 

[Boozad]

Download and install Speccy and click on the motherboard tab on the left. Obviously you'll have to download from another PC and transfer the installer file over.

EDIT: Or follow Linne's advice!

 

[naveen73]

Wonderfull people,

Thansk for the quick replies. I found in my older email the spec and it says this:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-870A-USB3L


Is that helpfull?

thanks,
Nav

 

[Boozad]

Is your Windows 32-bit or 64-bit?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

What W7 are you running?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

If you're 64 or 32 bit then go here and get the correct download.

GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3+ - GA-870A-USB3L (rev. 3.1)

 

[naveen73]

It says this:

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

 

[Boozad]

If you're 32-bit:

Download



If you're 64-bit:

Download

 

[naveen73]

ok,got it. but what should I download exactly:

Audio Version Size Date Download Here
Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition) r2.70 118.29 MB 2012/10/26 Asia China America Europe Europe(Russia) : FTP / Http
Chipset Version Size Date Download Here
AMD Chipset Driver (include chipset \ sata raid driver) 8.982 232.90 MB 2012/10/24 Asia China America Europe Europe(Russia) : FTP / Http
LAN Version Size Date Download Here
Realtek Ethernet Diagnostic Utility 2.0.2.1 4.10 MB 2012/08/09 Asia China America Europe Europe(Russia) : FTP / Http
Realtek LAN Driver 7.049.0927.2011 3.48 MB 2012/03/21 Asia China America Europe Europe(Russia) : FTP / Http
SATA RAID/AHCI Version Size Date Download Here
AMD SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy) 1.2.1.0349 0.34 MB 2014/01/17 Asia China America Europe Europe(Russia) : FTP / Http
AMD SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy) 3.3.1540.40 0.41 MB 2014/01/16 Asia China America Europe Europe(Russia) : FTP / Http
USB 3.0 Version Size Date Download Here
Etron USB 3.0 Driver 1.0.0.118 11.31 MB 2014/01/09 Asia China America Europe Europe(Russia) : FTP / Http

 

[Boozad]

See post above yours. Click on the 64-bit download button which will get you this one:

Realtek LAN Driver 7.049.0927.2011 3.48 MB 2012/03/21

 

[naveen73]

thanks boozad I think your and mine post crossed

 

[Boozad]

No problem, let us know how you get on.

 

[naveen73]

I am online!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[naveen73]

thanks a million

 

[Boozad]

Excellent, glad you got there mate.