Ethernet Adapter not recognized

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  1. Posts : 12
    windows 7 professional 64bit
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       #11

    The real problem is not with the new PCIe card, the comp doesn't recognize the on-board integrated adapter which is why I had to buy the PCIe card. After installation, the comp did not recognize the new or the old adapter at all, in fact the device manager does not list network adapters at all when you look at the list.
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  2. Posts : 881
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #12

    Have you disabled the internal nic?
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  3. Posts : 12
    windows 7 professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #13

    How do you do that? Thru BIOS?
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  4. Posts : 881
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #14

    Yes.
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  5. Posts : 544
    Windows 7 64bit
       #15

    tdcv said:
    The real problem is not with the new PCIe card, the comp doesn't recognize the on-board integrated adapter which is why I had to buy the PCIe card. After installation, the comp did not recognize the new or the old adapter at all, in fact the device manager does not list network adapters at all when you look at the list.
    Hi tdcv,

    Apologies for the delay in my response; was away from work.

    It is surprising that none of the 'network adapters' are showing up in 'Device Manager' page. I would understand if it were an issue with the 'On-board adapter'; however the 'Discrete adapter' should show-up fine. Please share the status of 'link lights' with both 'adapters' (Onboard & Discrete) one by one.

    Ensure that you 'disable' the 'On-board NIC' from 'BIOS' while checking the status for 'PCI Express' card. Also remove the 'PCI Express' card; and 'enable' 'On-board NIC' in 'BIOS' in the other case. (Similar link-lights appear when an 'Ethernet cable' is plugged into an 'Ethernet port'; refer to the image below):

    Ethernet Adapter not recognized-1.jpg

    I also recommend you to restore 'BIOS defaults' without the 'PCI Express card' plugged in; and check results.

    If you still experience issues, please share a 'screen shot' of the 'Device Manager' page (with 'Network Adapter's category expanded, if listed); you may try to 'scan for hardware changes' in 'Device Manager' to see if the category appears.

    Hope this helps. Do reply with the findings; would be glad to assist.
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    Last edited by Saurabh A; 19 Jan 2013 at 06:11.
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  6. Posts : 12
    windows 7 professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #16

    thx for the reply
    I have tried all the suggestions you mentioned, at this time it seems either like a fried mobo or a virus in the system!
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  7. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #17

    I think I might try running the sfc/scannow command to see if there are any missing system files.

    Using system restore or running a start up repair a few times from the Windows CD is another option.

    Clearing the cmos then setting to defaults would fix most board problems unless the board is just fried "unlikely".

    Reinstalling the Op system should also be tried before the board is tossed.
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  8. Posts : 544
    Windows 7 64bit
       #18

    Hi tdcv,

    If none of the 'repair options' work, you may try re-installing 'Windows' before replacing the motherboard. (Note: Please backup the personal data before attempting a re-install of the 'Operating System').

    Out-of-curiosity, would like to know the status of 'link lights' when 'Ethernet cable' is 'plugged in' (both cases).

    @chev65: You've summed up everything with perfection :)
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  9. Posts : 705
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #19

    Before chucking out the window, run the liveCD of Ubuntu to see if the hardware is any good.
    Download and burn to CD, then boot the CD

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  10. Posts : 12
    windows 7 professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #20

    thx guys
    will try all the suggestions and update in a couple of days
    the critical point here is that this is my point of sale comp, if it goes down, my business suffers so I have to be very careful, at the same time I need internet connectivity to monitor the employees so it's between a rock and a hard place situation for me
    thx again for all the help
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