No internet, bad driver, help me :-(

[itai]

So I've managed to install windows 7, everything works, except my internet which is a major feature...
can't find a working ethernet controller
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0D4D&SUBSYS_86721043&REV_00PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0D4D&SUBSYS_86721043PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0D4D&CC_020000PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0D4D&CC_0200

Manufacturer: ASUS
Motherboard: TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS

Let me know if you need more informations regarding my computer

 

[SIW2]

Intel I219-V 1Gb Ethernet View attachment 1219v.zip

Or full version mb_driver_lan_intel_v22.10.zip

 

[itai]

Hey, thanks for the help. I tried running first setup, restarting but didn't work out.

Then tried installing raw drivers via device manager by clicking on "Ethernet Controller" and selecting the folder, but I was getting this:

 

[SIW2]

You could get a usb adapter/dongle

 

[itai]

I have one, what should do with it ?

 

[samuria]

Is the card turned on in the bios?

 

[z3r010]

I had a similar problem with an intel adapter last week on Server 2016, I solved it by going to the device in Device Manager and right-click update driver > "browse my computer for drivers" > "let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer" > then selected an Intel network driver that sounded similar.

 

[itai]

ive heard of modified drivers... still willing to go back to win 7 but im not looking forward to buying a network card.

 

[SIW2]

Forum - RE: Comet Lake - Windows 7 - Z490 - Intel Driver - 2

 

[itai]

hello, thanks for the link. I'll read the thread and see if I can make something out of it...

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this is the one problem I had, cannot get internet working on there...

 

[torchwood]

try this lenovo one

Intel LAN I219-LM / I219-V Driver for Windows 7 (32-bit) and Windows 7/ 8.1 (64-bit) - Desktops - Lenovo Support US

 

[itai]

hello torchwood,I've tried the lenovo one, but unfortunately it didn't work:

 

[SIW2]

You could get a usb adapter/dongle

I have one, what should do with it ?

Use the dongle instead of the motherboard nic .

There are many available , here is just one example
TP-Link 150 Mbps Wireless Nano USB Adapter, 2.4 GHz, Wi-Fi Dongle for Windows11/ 10/7/8/8.1/XP/ Mac OS 10.9-10.14 Linux Kernel 2.6.18-4.4.3 (TL-WN725N) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

 

[itai]

My dad had one, but its too old. idk if i wanna buy a new one.
is there no way of fixing this w some win 10 drivers or idk how. let me know i'd really appreciate

 

[SIW2]

I think the only way is to use a diferent card. So either change the card on the motherboard or use a usb adapter.

Lots of people do it.

 

[itai]

what do you mean by usb adapter ?!

 

[SIW2]

I linked to one in the previous post. It is also called a dongle.

 

[itai]

ig rn ill just wait if theres no other solution. Thx for the help!

 

[torchwood]

the screenshot is actually quite interesting, i believe its the correct 1, Device driver is showing it but the Intel install saying not found...... is it enabled in Bios

 

[itai]

idk what to look for in bios... could u elaborate ?