Nvidia networking Controller

[Mike2009]

Hi I hope some one may be able to help I have downloaded and installed the Windows 7 Beta but I cannot connect to my network so no internet I checked Device Manager and there is no Driver installed for my Networking card so no way of rolling it back , I visited the Nvidia web site and I donwloaded the latest drivers to a USB drive still to no avail , finally had to re-install Vista to be able to use the internet , when I run compatability check for the Windows 7 Beta it states`Nvidia Networking Controller`may not function properly, Is there anyone who can help or may of experienced the same problem I would be extremely grateful for any info or help. Mike

 

[mansrm81]

What is the make and model of your computer.

 

[slk2k]

I had the same problem with my 680i chipset MB from abit ...

Windows 7 Issues. - NVIDIA Forums

Check out post 41 and below. Solved mmy troubles!

 

[Mike2009]

My PC was custom made for me a couple of years ago so im not a 100 percent on the exact make and model but this is the info which I have been able to grab via Tuneup 2009 - It has a AMD processor 3100+ , 1GB Ram , Nvidia 5200fx Graphics Card with a American Trends BIOS, I know this info is basic but again the system was custom made, thank you for any help. Mike

 

[Mike2009]

Thank you for the help Slk

 

[slk2k]

When in doubt, pop open the case and look at the MB for any markings.

Now, although not a slam dunk, given you are running a AMD chip, odds
are higher that it's a nvidia-chipset .....

 

[latenightgamer]

im having the same problem it says im connected but no internet and when i try to repair the connection and it says there is no problem. any help would be amazing. from anyone.

 

[Mike2009]

Yep looks like its a Nvidia chipset from what I can see what would the next step be try and i.d the exact chipset then download the newer drivers? If so whats the best way of finding out what chipset I have and would that affect the network? Thank you for the help.

 

[slk2k]

You are going to need to identify the MB. Should have a manufacturer and model number silkscreened on the board. Need to find that. Once found, then go to MB manufacturer's homepage and look up specs.

 

[Dwarf]

Hi Mike,

Download and run CPU-Z: CPUID

The Mainboard tab, as shown above, will provide the information required. Please reply with the following information: Model, Chipset and Southbridge.

 

[slk2k]

Totally spaced out the fact you can do it via software .....

 

[Mike2009]

Can you run Windows update?

 

[Mike2009]

Thank you Dwarf the model is a K8Upgrade-NF3, The Chipset is Nvidia Nforce3 250, and the southbridge is Nvidia Nforce3 MCP

 

[Barman58]

Hello Mike,

Can you post the exact details of your Network Chip/Card I am running with an nVidia NIC without issues. You may want to take a moment to complete your "my system Specs" in user Cp as this will make things easier to diagnose

 

[slk2k]

Does that board have Vista drivers available for it? I did some quick looking around and noticed quite a few complaints on-line about not having vista drivers (folks were using XP drivers in place of it).

When I went to Nvidia's site, I they didn't seem to have a driver for the nforce3 systems - just Nforce Pro 3000 (I don't think they are the same thing).

You might be out of luck - I hope I'm wrong.

Now one thing to note about this problem for me, is if I shut down my system, then powered off the PSU, then turned everything back on and restarted the system, the NICs showed back up. Can you try the same thing?

 

[Barman58]

Slightly off topic Thread has been tidied up due to duplicated posts / thread

 

[Mike2009]

Thank you for the help Barman the motherboard model is a K8Upgrade-NF3, The Chipset is Nvidia Nforce3 250, and the southbridge is Nvidia Nforce3 MCP All work fine with Vista

 

[Barman58]

Hi the Lan Chip on this board is a Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 Ethernet ... drivers for this for vista are here ...

realtek rtl8201cl 10 100 phy driver (Realtek)

Try installing these and see if the work

 

[Mike2009]

Barman thanks again for the help I tried downloading the Drivers you suggested and to do so I needed to Register with the site which I did and i am still waiting for there email to confirm the Registration before they will let me have the Drivers I really appreciate your help with this now i am wondering if theres any other way/site to download and try these from? Mike

 

[latenightgamer]

im going to try some of the stuff that yall have been saying, but no i cant run windows update, ill get back to everyone when i try it sadly i have to work now so it wont be till later. thanks for all the help.