Most modern computers have auto sense, so there shouldn't be a need to use a cross-over cable. On the other hand, if it has auto sense, both the cross-over and patch cable will work.
I was searching the NI forums, and there is a thread that indicates they saw this on certain computers and they are trying to identify common elements and a more reliable procedure.
The thread is here ...
https://decibel.ni.com/content/message/30557#30557
If that doesn't seem to be the same as you are seeing, it may be good to start a report there.
Greg McKaskle