Ethernet card not being recognized...

That is correct, the auto-install is the one downloaded and installed.

Milan0 said:

Hi all,

I'm really glad I stumbled across this forum whilst on a mad scramble to find an answer to my question.

I installed the 7022 x86 version of Windows 7. Everything installed fine and there were driver issues which I anticipated but my Ethernet port is not working on W7 or any other OS for that matter.

It’s a very strange situation. After it was not seen I W7 I booted from my 2nd drive which has Vista on it and it was not seen there so I booted from my XP drive and it was not seen on there either.....

I have re-downloaded all the drivers for each version of the OS but none are making the NIC discoverable.

I have an nVidia 680i SLi & I am using the on board port.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I would love to get into W7 and start using it fully.

Thanks very much.

I have this same 'exact' issue, I thought maybe it was an issue with win7 even after finding drivers it wouldn't work. I have an alienware system so I used my factory reset disk, which was windows xp, it didn't help, it still shows that there's 'no' network adaptor, I then looked on the back of the case where it's plugged in, the lights are off. So, I did what was suggested right below your post, I checked the bio's to make sure that LAN was enabled, only to find that the LAN option isn't even in the bio's anymore, I also have the same MB he does nVidia nforce 680i sli, at this point I'm stumped, I've tried finding a bio's update with zero luck. Any idea's would be greatly appriciated. I'd even consider forgoing fixing the LAN in the bio's issue and buying a new LAN card, but I have no idea which are compatable.

Please help, I'm going crazy over here

Elindil said:

I have this same 'exact' issue, I thought maybe it was an issue with win7 even after finding drivers it wouldn't work. I have an alienware system so I used my factory reset disk, which was windows xp, it didn't help, it still shows that there's 'no' network adaptor, I then looked on the back of the case where it's plugged in, the lights are off. So, I did what was suggested right below your post, I checked the bio's to make sure that LAN was enabled, only to find that the LAN option isn't even in the bio's anymore, I also have the same MB he does nVidia nforce 680i sli, at this point I'm stumped, I've tried finding a bio's update with zero luck. Any idea's would be greatly appriciated. I'd even consider forgoing fixing the LAN in the bio's issue and buying a new LAN card, but I have no idea which are compatable.

Please help, I'm going crazy over here

I am in the same exact situation with Windows 7 enterprise 32.

Network Adapter does not show in Device Manager.
Lights on back of PC/router show no action.
Nothing in BIOS.

I have attempted to download the nForce BIOS updates from EVGA's website, but for some strange reason it states that my the part number does not match with the one I downloaded. I attempted both the nForce 680i updates (SLI & LT SLI).

Kinda...stuck...

Elindil said:

Milan0 said:

Hi all,

I'm really glad I stumbled across this forum whilst on a mad scramble to find an answer to my question.

I installed the 7022 x86 version of Windows 7. Everything installed fine and there were driver issues which I anticipated but my Ethernet port is not working on W7 or any other OS for that matter.

It’s a very strange situation. After it was not seen I W7 I booted from my 2nd drive which has Vista on it and it was not seen there so I booted from my XP drive and it was not seen on there either.....

I have re-downloaded all the drivers for each version of the OS but none are making the NIC discoverable.

I have an nVidia 680i SLi & I am using the on board port.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I would love to get into W7 and start using it fully.

Thanks very much.

I have this same 'exact' issue, I thought maybe it was an issue with win7 even after finding drivers it wouldn't work. I have an alienware system so I used my factory reset disk, which was windows xp, it didn't help, it still shows that there's 'no' network adaptor, I then looked on the back of the case where it's plugged in, the lights are off. So, I did what was suggested right below your post, I checked the bio's to make sure that LAN was enabled, only to find that the LAN option isn't even in the bio's anymore, I also have the same MB he does nVidia nforce 680i sli, at this point I'm stumped, I've tried finding a bio's update with zero luck. Any idea's would be greatly appriciated. I'd even consider forgoing fixing the LAN in the bio's issue and buying a new LAN card, but I have no idea which are compatable.

Please help, I'm going crazy over here

well why do you not try and install from the cd -dvd which came with your
system . also you might run the win7 advisor. not all old stuff is compaitible. you can check with the HCL for win7

Thanks to all for providing a few insights. Win 7 refused to see my ethernet card as well- even though it was pulling an IP address. While I tried a number of things, the ultimate fix was simple enough- delete the drivers completely, which removed the device from Windows. Upon re-install, it recognized it and has been working fine.

hi all had same prob but now ive sorted it just try this!!!!!!!!!!!
1.Install the software from cd.
2.(CD still in drive) Right click My Computer then, Manage.
3.Click on Device Manager.
4.Click on Network adapters
5.Right click on Ethernet Controller then Update driver software.
6.Click on browse my computer for driver software.
7.Click on: Let me pick from a list...
8.Click on: Have disk
9.Click on Browse and locate the drive where the cd is and double click it.
10.Double click folder atheros win7.
11. Select file: netathr, then click: open, OK.
12.Under Manufacturer click on Atheros Communications Inc.
13.Under Network Adapter: scroll down and locate: Atheros AR5008X Wireless Network Adapter. Select it.
14.Click next. Ignore the warning by clic good luck