Windows 7 Ethernet card not being recognised in any OS....

[Milan0]

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.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering issues with the Ethernet port on your system across multiple operating systems. Let's troubleshoot this problem step by step to see if we can resolve the connectivity issue you're facing. Here are some steps and suggestions to help you troubleshoot the non-functional Ethernet port: 1. BIOS Settings: - Check your BIOS settings to ensure that the Ethernet port is enabled. Sometimes, ports can be disabled in the BIOS settings, preventing them from being recognized by the operating system. 2. Check Device Manager: - In each operating system (Windows 7, Vista, and XP), open the Device Manager and look for any unknown devices or devices with exclamation marks. This might indicate driver issues or conflicts. 3. Driver Installation: - Make sure you are installing the correct drivers for your network adapter. Sometimes, incorrect or outdated drivers can cause connectivity issues. Double-check that you are using the right drivers for your specific motherboard model. 4. Driver Installation Order: - Install the chipset drivers for your motherboard first, followed by the network adapter drivers. Ensure that you are installing the drivers in the correct order as specified by the manufacturer. 5. Driver Signature Enforcement (Windows 7): - In Windows 7, driver signature enforcement might be causing issues with driver installation. You can temporarily disable driver signature enforcement to install unsigned drivers. 6. Physical Connection: - Check the physical connection of the Ethernet cable to the port. Ensure that the cable is securely plugged in and that the cable itself is not damaged. 7. Network Adapter Diagnostics: - Run built-in network adapter diagnostics in Windows to see if any issues are detected. This might provide more specific information about why the Ethernet port is not being recognized. 8. Update BIOS and Firmware: - Ensure that your BIOS is up to date and consider updating the firmware for your motherboard. Sometimes, firmware updates can resolve hardware compatibility issues. 9. Reset BIOS Settings: - If nothing else works, try resetting your BIOS settings to the default configuration. This can sometimes resolve unrecognized hardware issues. Try these steps and let me know if any of them help in getting your Ethernet port recognized and working across different operating systems. If you encounter any specific error messages or further details, please provide them for a more accurate diagnosis.