netowrk card problem

[tonybrown2010]

I recently was given a new PC with Linux as the OS.

But today I decided I wasn't getting on with Linux so I installed windows XP proffessional.

But when I connected he modem to the computer I wasn't getting any kind of connection or IP address.

I am pretty sure I accidently uninstalled the network card and am having trouble finding a driver for it.

The motherboard serial number is K9N6PGM2-V

I have searched on google and can't seem to find anything.

Some help in getting a connection onto the computer will be much obliged but im no good with PC talk ha.

 

 

cheers.

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Hello Tony

 

Welcome to FPCH

 

What make and model is the pc?

[tonybrown2010]

I just had a look at the PC and there doesn't seem to be a name anywhere on it.

It was built for me as I took part in a local youth music project which was funded by the council and it's all legit but I can't see a make or model anywhere.

Would I have to go into the dxdiag?

[tonybrown2010]

I have just looked in the dxdiag and found a system manufacturer and system model number.

 

 

 

MSI - Manufacturer

MS-7309 - System model number.

 

 

 

Is that the right information???

[Tootech]

The MS-7309 and K9N6PGM2-V are different boards, both by MSI.

 

If the K9N6PGM2-V is printed on the board, go with that as sometimes software doesn't get the model number correct.

 

You'll need to download the full chipset driver pack from here

 

MSI -- Chipset Drivers

 

And download the MCP61 chipset drivers.

 

Probably best to create a System Restore point before you do the install, just incase......

 

Hope that makes sense.

 

Tootech

[Dalo Harkin]

Are you using the Gigabyte Ethernet on the back of the MOBO or an add in Network card - if its an add in one - remove it and reinsert it and then turn the PC on - windows should recognise as a new device and load drivers via windows update.

If its the GIGABYTE ethernet then you need the Ethernet drivers as listed above.