Only 10Mbps operates correctly with Ethernet
Only 10Mbps operates correctly with Ethernet
Hi yall, Im having a rly hard time with this issue so I must kindly ask for your help . I've put together a used parts PC build, installed fresh win10 pro and everything works flawlessly except my ethernet. Is an I5-2500 on a P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard with the latest BIOS. The internet bandwidth I get from my ISP is 50mbps to my router (works fine on all other devices). When the PC first booted into windows after completing the installation I instantly noticed the network icon switching between connected and disconnected(cable unplugged). Opening the ethernet connection status shows its on 100mbps and diagnostics say its "working fine" however doing a simple google search takes forever or fails completely with constant disconnects, switching to 1gbps setting in speed & duplex makes it even worse as it only says the cable is unplugged. Setting it down to 100mbps half duplex stops the disconnects from happening but still fails to open any websites or download any updates. Setting it even further down to 10mbps full duplex resolves the issue and works as well as a 10mbps link should. This issue remained the same before installing any updates/drivers on PC as well as after updates and drivers for everything else. What i've tried so far: (Notice: there is no Win10 driver download on asus site for this MB, and yes my router is capable of higher than 10mbps speeds, it worked on my laptop) -Updating driver with device manager -Rolling back the driver with device manager -Installing Windows 8.1 drivers for the ethernet adapter -Installing Windows 7 drivers -Trying 4 different cables (also CAT6) -Disconnecting everything else from the router except the PC -Avoiding the router and plugging directly into the PC -Booting Ubuntu from a USB drive and trying there ...halp
I checked online and found that Intel NICs on Windows 10 often encounter problems because the drivers aren’t updated. If you have an extra PCIe port, using a new Gigabit NIC might be more dependable than trying to install new drivers that could fail after a Windows update. Any driver that works is better than nothing, but I suggest opting for a newer Intel model—they usually handle things more smoothly with lighter CPU usage.
Hi there, thanks for your prompt reply. I thought about purchasing a new PCIe adapter, but ultimately chose to keep it as an alternative option. I’ll definitely explore that path later. Appreciate the help!