High-end network interface card for a home computer setup
High-end network interface card for a home computer setup
Hey there, curious one! It sounds like you're trying to figure out if that HP FlexFabric NIC would actually fit your consumer board setup. The issue you're facing—no post codes and fans spinning nonstop—is definitely not just a driver problem. Make sure the board supports 10GbE and has proper power delivery. Also, double-check the port configuration and ensure the cable is correctly plugged in. Sometimes hardware quirks or power issues can cause these strange symptoms.
Your computer starts up correctly without the card. You placed it in the correct slot. The NICs don’t seem to matter much here, suggesting the issue might be with the card itself.
The system starts up correctly with the onboard NIC connected. I don’t recall the precise slot, but it seems to be the x16 port. It looks like not all lanes are being used, yet it should work. There are many Windows Server drivers available, but the main issue is getting it to boot.
I'll also attempt that during testing. Right now I'm using an Intel DX79TO x79 motherboard. A fairly advanced 2011 socket board, though it might feel a bit old by now.
It doesn't seem like an issue right away. I've noticed similar NICs functioning perfectly in a server setup but encountering problems when posting on a consumer board, especially with Broadcom NetXtreme 10G cards.