Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX (version 1.0) has built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet not detected.
Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX (version 1.0) has built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet not detected.
Hey there! I’m looking for advice on a problem with the Gigabyte B650m Aorus Elite AX (rev. 1.0). The built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet adapters aren’t showing up in Windows settings or the device manager, even after several troubleshooting steps. Here’s what I’ve tried so far:
- Updated BIOS to version F30 and turned on “network stacking.”
- Reinstalled Windows 11, cleaned the hard drive for a fresh install.
- Downloaded all driver packages—especially the AMD chipset drivers from Gigabyte Control Center and Windows updates.
- Got drivers for Wi-Fi and LAN from Gigabyte’s site, plus Realtek Ethernet.
- Downloaded the Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet driver directly from Realtek.
- Ran a network reset in Windows settings.
- Performed CMOS and power cycle on the board.
- Swapped Ethernet cable and Wi-Fi antenna (Cat6).
- Tried showing hidden devices and scanning for hardware changes.
- Added drivers manually in Device Manager but got a “no devices added” message.
Despite these efforts, the adapters remain invisible. The issue seems to be with the hardware itself—maybe the chipsets or connectors aren’t properly seated. The Wi-Fi works fine with the RZ616 driver, but the Ethernet drivers can’t locate any compatible hardware.
Have anyone else faced this? I’ve seen similar reports on forums for Gigabyte boards, but none of the fixes worked for me. I’m worried about having to replace the motherboard eventually, especially since I made a mistake with the case and cooling components. Any tips or alternative approaches would be greatly appreciated!
Restart the machine by repeatedly pressing the Del key at the Gigabyte logo to enter setup. Navigate to Advanced/Settings and verify LAN and WiFi settings; if disabled, turn them on. Save changes and close. These components should appear in the Device Manager, with a yellow indicator next to them if needed, then manually download the drivers from the manufacturer's website.
I don’t see any BIOS options that directly turn on LAN or Wi-Fi. The relevant controls are usually found under Advanced → Settings → IO Ports, where you can enable the onboard LAN controller. Other settings like system info or network stack drivers may also play a role.
Search online or use the Windows key + R, type NCPA.cpl and press Enter. If TP-Link is the sole network connection, the motherboard Ethernet port may be faulty and the board itself could be defective. The wireless card might not be connected or is damaged. Reach out to Gigabyte Support via chat, email, or phone at https://www.gigabyte.com/Support setup RMA to request a replacement board.