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The internet connection fails right after you turn the PC on.

The internet connection fails right after you turn the PC on.

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liviem2004
Junior Member
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03-07-2026, 05:24 PM
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I just bought a new computer, and my network card is an Intel I211 Gigabit adapter. The problem is that my PC won't see the ethernet on the very first turn on. But when I restart things again, it shows up correctly and the internet works great. On the first start-up, I can't find any Intel Network Adapters in Device Manager, but they show up only after restarting the system. My computer has these specs: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 GTX 1080Ti with 16GB of DDR4 RAM running at 3200MHz from an Asus B350 Strix ROG motherboard.
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liviem2004
03-07-2026, 05:24 PM #1

I just bought a new computer, and my network card is an Intel I211 Gigabit adapter. The problem is that my PC won't see the ethernet on the very first turn on. But when I restart things again, it shows up correctly and the internet works great. On the first start-up, I can't find any Intel Network Adapters in Device Manager, but they show up only after restarting the system. My computer has these specs: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 GTX 1080Ti with 16GB of DDR4 RAM running at 3200MHz from an Asus B350 Strix ROG motherboard.

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Johnrules22
Junior Member
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03-09-2026, 01:47 PM
#2
update the BIOS inside the computer, not inside itself. Which power supply is it for? Restart your Windows, don't just shut down. Instead, press the restart button in Windows to refresh all parts and reinstall drivers. https://downloadcenter.intel.com/downloa...duct=64403
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Johnrules22
03-09-2026, 01:47 PM #2

update the BIOS inside the computer, not inside itself. Which power supply is it for? Restart your Windows, don't just shut down. Instead, press the restart button in Windows to refresh all parts and reinstall drivers. https://downloadcenter.intel.com/downloa...duct=64403

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D_Stricker
Junior Member
13
03-14-2026, 08:36 PM
#3
Here is a rewritten version using simpler words while keeping your first-person perspective:

"Helpstar says you need to check if it's your power supply. Just restart Windows, not shut down and turn it off completely. Press the restart button in Windows to reload everything and fix the driver. I found this link: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/downloa...duct=64403 That's what I was talking about. Restarting Windows fixes it, but if I shut down my Corsair RM 850X and cut the power before starting again, it goes back to this link: http://imgur.com/a/Vl5Fm. If I restart once more, the problem is solved. I don't want to restart my computer every single time after the first boot."
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D_Stricker
03-14-2026, 08:36 PM #3

Here is a rewritten version using simpler words while keeping your first-person perspective:

"Helpstar says you need to check if it's your power supply. Just restart Windows, not shut down and turn it off completely. Press the restart button in Windows to reload everything and fix the driver. I found this link: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/downloa...duct=64403 That's what I was talking about. Restarting Windows fixes it, but if I shut down my Corsair RM 850X and cut the power before starting again, it goes back to this link: http://imgur.com/a/Vl5Fm. If I restart once more, the problem is solved. I don't want to restart my computer every single time after the first boot."

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Tib0w
Junior Member
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03-14-2026, 11:59 PM
#4
I have the same problem with Gigabyte A320M s2h v2 motherboard. I bought ethernet pci card but still same problem, they work only if I restart. I think it is a bios error because at first boot i tried to open the bios first then boot up, the ethernet worked. I updated my bios, same problem.
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Tib0w
03-14-2026, 11:59 PM #4

I have the same problem with Gigabyte A320M s2h v2 motherboard. I bought ethernet pci card but still same problem, they work only if I restart. I think it is a bios error because at first boot i tried to open the bios first then boot up, the ethernet worked. I updated my bios, same problem.

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KEVINHO1323
Junior Member
13
03-21-2026, 06:00 AM
#5
Start a new conversation about this specific issue. It's been going on for six years now. Your pieces don't fit right with each other.
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KEVINHO1323
03-21-2026, 06:00 AM #5

Start a new conversation about this specific issue. It's been going on for six years now. Your pieces don't fit right with each other.