I allowed my clueless sibling to set up my network card on the computer, and somehow things went wrong.

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Mannagryn1
Member

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09-24-2016, 12:02 AM

#1

He fixed the board onto the main board first, then put in the drivers later. Now the connection isn’t working. What should I do next?

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Jomppaboy
Member

192

09-24-2016, 04:17 AM

#2

Install the part > drivers. Likely he installed the wrong drivers. Edited March 5, 2020 by noxdeouroboros

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naTe_coRe_1084
Senior Member

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09-24-2016, 11:37 AM

#3

This is the proper approach.

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xxxLazersxxx
Member

117

10-09-2016, 11:21 AM

#4

get the drivers and save them onto a USB drive. then locate the device in Device Manager and refresh it using the new drivers.

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adhamr99
Junior Member

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10-16-2016, 12:13 PM

#5

Device manager helps you update drivers for specific hardware

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lSticKl
Member

211

10-17-2016, 03:27 PM

#6

The drivers are already set up but the issue persists.

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dniznemac
Senior Member

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10-17-2016, 04:34 PM

#7

Switch back to the original drivers in the Device Manager for Windows.

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CaveMiner1215
Member

91

10-18-2016, 10:38 PM

#8

I attempted to remove the latest drivers, but the process didn’t work.

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Natriumi
Member

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11-02-2016, 12:32 PM

#9

It retrieves network configuration details such as IP addresses, subnet masks, gateway, and DNS settings.

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DecimalBox
Member

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11-02-2016, 02:01 PM

#10

Start by reducing other factors that might interfere. If you have an onboard network card, enter BIOS and turn it off to prevent detection by the OS. Verify that the new card is correctly seated in the PCIe slot. For PCIe x1 and x4 cards with small connectors, ensure they're fully inserted and aligned properly. Confirm the slot is functional. On certain boards, using an M.2 NVMe drive may disable some PCIe x1 slots due to limited space or orientation. Check the device manager for detection status. Visit the manufacturer's site to obtain the latest driver for your card. Avoid depending solely on Windows auto-installed drivers—they may not be optimal. With Windows 10, also install drivers compatible with your OS version. If using a wired connection, switch the cable to the new card. For wireless cards, confirm your router supports the card's frequency (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz). There may be compatibility issues if the router only supports one band.