Problem identified: New network card fails to function on an older motherboard.
Problem identified: New network card fails to function on an older motherboard.
I checked various sources to understand why your wireless adapter doesn’t function on the Asus Z87 with Windows 10 and BIOS updates. The Bluetooth works, but the Wi-Fi part seems faulty. USB Wi-Fi adapters are fine too. It operates in your Asus Z97 setup using the same card and adapter. It appears the issue lies with protocol compatibility. Others say it’s not working, but they don’t explain the reason. You might need to ensure proper driver support or check for firmware updates. Avoid using incompatible drivers or settings that could interfere. Let me know if you need further guidance.
You asked about the Intel AC 9260. Which M.2 to PCIe 1x adapter are you using? Did you attempt to install the drivers?
AC 9260 is available at the provided link. I've successfully set it up on another computer as well, and it functions properly. Windows also provides the necessary drivers. However, during installation, the drivers didn't appear in the device manager, unlike on my Z97 model.
It was linked via a USB header, but perhaps another port would work better?
the usb is connected to the bluetooth module. as i mentioned earlier it functions properly. i don’t really need a handheld setup—I assembled both systems myself and don’t require the whole “try restating” process. if you’re not sure about the issue, just unplug it and plug it back in; that should resolve things. any extra details about network cards, bios, bios, or pcie components would be really useful. maybe reaching out to intel would help.
Change the PCI-e connection point. It might be turned off for a specific reason, like resource allocation.