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For Windows XP CLICK HERE In Windows 7 the driver installs automatically I would suggest uninstalling all drivers for the network adapter then reboot and allow the system to find the NIC again. If this is Windows XP uninstall all drivers for the NIC, reboot, and install the above driver. If it is Windows 7 uninstall the drive, reboot and allow device manager to locate the driver itself.
No you do not need to disable the onboard Network Interface Card. I would suggest to first start by inserting the new NIC card in a dif. Spot.
If you do not have any other spots to insert it, i would double check to make sure you have the correct driver for the correct operating system that you are running, If you know the model # of your nic card i could gladly get you the correct driver. Let me know if this helps. Thanks
The solution proposed by user 'Solutions58' seems to be about windows box since he is talking about 'Device Manager' RHEL4 or 5 detect compatible NIC cards during boot up process automatically. Sometimes NIC may be detected but may not work properly due to lack of proper driver (a.k.a Module - in Linux culture). Do this - 1. First find out from HP's web site if NIC for your model has Linux support. You can also use Google to find appropriate driver for your NIC. If yes then you need to follow instructions that are provided in the INSATLL file that comes bundled with the driver. 2. Otherwise buy a $10 NIC card which has Linux support. Disable your onboard NIC through your computer's BIOS and boot it. Linux should detect your NIC right away. 3. Following command can help you in your quest As root # dmesg | grep eth (Will show your detected NIC) # service network status (Will also show configured & active devices) # ifconfig -a (Will also show your network devices and related info) # system-config-network (will let you configure your NIC via GUI) (This would be your best choice) # system-config-newtowk-tui (Will give you a text base interface to configure your NIC)
With this issue it could be the Hardware / Software compatibility. The first thing to do is ensure the latest drivers are installed or the NIC. If the latest drivers are installed I would recommend replacing the NIC. They are less than $30 and they come with great drivers, and if the old NIC is onboard it would be advantageous to get it off the Motherboard. It would be best to open up the computer before you run out to get the new NIC and makesure the motherboard can support a PCI card. This card slips into the White slot that is about 3 inches long. If you have a White slot that is about 1 inch long this PCI card will not fit into it the card you will need is a PCI Express x1 NIC. The rest of the information you will need is provided by the NIC Manufacturer.
Shut the computer off at the beginning of the bootup process look for the function key or keyboard button to get into the bios setup. Press that button and look in the settings to disable the onboard network adaptor.
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