Thread: My computer won't go online -- help! (was: ehh...)
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Unread 22-01-2005, 16:07
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Exclamation Re: ehh...
Without actually knowing the system, or working on the system. Just a few things:

1. Is this a new NIC card? Just unpackaged, recently unpackaged, etc? Or is it used, or from another system, etc? It could just be a "dud".

2. Do you have another PCI I slot open on the mobo to test it in? Try loading it in another PCI slot on the computer, re-load drivers, and re-do testing that you have done and see where it takes you.

3. Have you tested it on another system? Are you unsure if it will work on any system? This could be the final test to see if it is a "dud" or not.

4. Check the website of the distributor (maker of the NIC card) for updated drivers, software, patches, etc.

[edit] 5. Check device manager to make sure the device is recognized, and not disabled (i.e. is enabled). [/edit]
Last edited by Ashley Weed : 22-01-2005 at 17:33.
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