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Ethernet Controller

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by garystan, Jul 26, 2018.

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  1. garystan

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    Hi everybody :
    My System : Windows 7 Professional 32-bit, 500 Gb Hard Drive, 3GB RAM.
    GIGABYTE GA-z77-ds3h Mootherboard
    Recently, my NVidia video died. I (safely) removed it. Then I had video on my monitor. But, I lost internet connection. I tried using the GIGABYTE Motherboard disk to re-install the Ethernet drivers. At first, I got the error message stating that it couldn't find the Ethernet Controller. So, I did a total re-install of Windows 7. But, I couldn't FORMAT the Hard Drive. So, apparently, this re-install just overwrote the previous install. Still the internet icon was red. I found (on the GIGABY.TE disk) the RealTek drivers. Apparentlly, I found the correct driver......but it referenced that a cable was unplugged. NOYE: When I tried to format the Hard Drive, I got the error message that I couldn't FORMAT the Hard Drive because it was in use. I went into MANAGEMENT but the FORMAT option was greyed out. In the Device Manager I had to select SHOW HIDDEN ITEMS (I forget the exact wording), and NETWORKING DID show . But, I couldn't install the Ethernet Drivers. In BIOS the LAN (switch) was ENABLED. Until I'm able to get my PC to the Geek Squad, I'm trying to figure this out. Advice ? garystan
     

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    Probably the ethernet died. Try using a USB ethernet adapter.
     
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    I should have added above that buying a USB ethernet adapter is less inconvenient than taking a desktop computer anywhere. And unless you are paying Best Buy a ton of money for some "warranty" contract the adapter will be considerably less expensive than any repair bill, even if some repair is possible.
     
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    TerryNet :
    Thanks for your reply. Greatly appreciated .
    This USB Ethernet Adapter will "over-ride" the Ethernet chip on my Motherboard, correct ? In other words, the same way a video card will be used instead of the "onboard" video, right ? I'll be using the USB Ethernet adapter on my Desktop.
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    Disable the integrated ethernet in BIOS or Device Manager to assure it doesn't cause any problem.
     
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    Hi everybody :
    I have another question about USB Ethernet Adapters. Even though the Ethernet Controller on my Gigabyte GA-Z77-DS3H Motherboard is "dead", I can still connect to the internet using a USB Ethernet Adapter, correct ? My System : Windows 7 Pro 32-bit, 500 Gb Hard Drive, 3 Gb RAM. garystan
     
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    Yes a Usb Ethernet adapter should work fine.

    You could fit an internal Ethernet Network card instead but that means opening the case.
     
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    The internal card could be faster than a Usb adapter. What download speed are/were you getting ?
     
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    managed :
    Sorry about being so repetitive. So.....the internal card would "over-ride the Ethernet Controller ( the same way a video card would over-ride the onboard video) Even though the Ethernet Controller IS dead, correct ? garystan
     
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    Just disable the integrated adapter in the BIOS or Device Manager and don't worry about any interference.
     
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    Yes do as Terry said and your computer won't know the integrated adapter exists.

    Do you know what speed your internet is ?
     
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    managed :
    Unfortunately, I don't know what my speed is. Sorry. garystan
     
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    That's ok. I remembered I actually have a Usb Ethernet adapter so I tried it and the connection was quite slow. Mind you it was a very cheap one ! That's why I mentioned an internal card might be faster.
     
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    I once had a USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) to Ethernet 10 Mbps adapter. Call it slow, but I still got my full 2 Mbps internet speed. :D

    I now have a USB 3.0 (5 Gbps?) to Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps) adapter. Handles my 60 - 80 Mbps current internet speed.

    My point: not all USB ethernet adapters have the same specs.
     
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    Hi everybody :
    I'm still having this problem. I just purchased an Insignia USB Ethernet Adapter. Installed the drivers. Did al the connections. And I just have limited internet access. Apparently, USB Ethernet Adapters don't work I'm going to try an Ethernet Adapter Card. Hopefully, that'll work. P.S. I don't know how to configure a USB Adapter. garystan
     
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