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Is replacing the CPU causing issues with your Ethernet connection to the internet?

Is replacing the CPU causing issues with your Ethernet connection to the internet?

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WolfclawHD
Junior Member
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03-10-2022, 08:10 PM
#1
I recently switched from a Ryzen 7 2700 to a Ryzen 5 5600. My motherboard is an MSI B450-A Pro MAX. I had already done the BIOS update beforehand. While updating to the latest BIOS, I encountered an issue where my Ethernet connection failed to connect to the internet. Checking in Windows showed it was connected to the device but not online. After trying a few fixes, I decided to flash back to an older BIOS version and found that the problem resolved. Now with the new CPU, I’m still facing the same issue—my Ethernet doesn’t work. I’m not sure what to do next.
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WolfclawHD
03-10-2022, 08:10 PM #1

I recently switched from a Ryzen 7 2700 to a Ryzen 5 5600. My motherboard is an MSI B450-A Pro MAX. I had already done the BIOS update beforehand. While updating to the latest BIOS, I encountered an issue where my Ethernet connection failed to connect to the internet. Checking in Windows showed it was connected to the device but not online. After trying a few fixes, I decided to flash back to an older BIOS version and found that the problem resolved. Now with the new CPU, I’m still facing the same issue—my Ethernet doesn’t work. I’m not sure what to do next.

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CrazyBessyCat
Posting Freak
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03-10-2022, 11:10 PM
#2
I also have a comparable issue on another computer where it frequently loses the internet connection—two or three times annually. It functions perfectly over the wired LAN, but struggles to connect to the internet. The only workaround I've tried is copying an older version of the same operating system from an old SATA drive to my main M.2 NVMe using Macrium Reflect.

I note that I often lack enough restore points to revert far back before the issue started. I sometimes question whether the problem ties to regular Windows updates scheduled on the second Tuesday each month, which might impact older systems.

Another possibility is that Hyper-V or VPN software usage contributes to the instability. I'm also thinking about updating the firmware of my Network Interface Card to improve compatibility with my 10GbE switch.

Some users have reported that reinstalling Windows fixes resolves the issue. Regardless, it seems to be a problem limited to one machine, while others running Hyper-V on different systems are unaffected. The "uncomfortable" machine tends to take longer to connect when powered on. On most devices, the internet icon appears instantly on the taskbar, whereas on this one it takes 10 to 15 seconds before showing a rectangle.

My approach differs in that modifying BIOS and CPU settings can influence connectivity, and in my case, an older OS version offers a temporary solution for several months. I'm looking for a more practical resolution.
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CrazyBessyCat
03-10-2022, 11:10 PM #2

I also have a comparable issue on another computer where it frequently loses the internet connection—two or three times annually. It functions perfectly over the wired LAN, but struggles to connect to the internet. The only workaround I've tried is copying an older version of the same operating system from an old SATA drive to my main M.2 NVMe using Macrium Reflect.

I note that I often lack enough restore points to revert far back before the issue started. I sometimes question whether the problem ties to regular Windows updates scheduled on the second Tuesday each month, which might impact older systems.

Another possibility is that Hyper-V or VPN software usage contributes to the instability. I'm also thinking about updating the firmware of my Network Interface Card to improve compatibility with my 10GbE switch.

Some users have reported that reinstalling Windows fixes resolves the issue. Regardless, it seems to be a problem limited to one machine, while others running Hyper-V on different systems are unaffected. The "uncomfortable" machine tends to take longer to connect when powered on. On most devices, the internet icon appears instantly on the taskbar, whereas on this one it takes 10 to 15 seconds before showing a rectangle.

My approach differs in that modifying BIOS and CPU settings can influence connectivity, and in my case, an older OS version offers a temporary solution for several months. I'm looking for a more practical resolution.

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Patu2010
Junior Member
34
03-11-2022, 07:17 AM
#3
Occasionally, users face issues with internet loss after adding RAM. It might seem pointless, but usually, reinstalling the network drivers resolves the problem.
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Patu2010
03-11-2022, 07:17 AM #3

Occasionally, users face issues with internet loss after adding RAM. It might seem pointless, but usually, reinstalling the network drivers resolves the problem.