URGENT- No Local Area Connection?

csphere · 08-21-2007, 10:48 PM

Let me make this quick. I'm doing online classes at a vo-tech school, and class started yesterday when my PC broke down.... Now I'm sitting here with a new PC (great), but there is a problem... The Online Classroom needed to do my work requires that I'm running Windows XP, and so does the software I need for my CIS courses. So I format the entire HD, ridding it of Vista, I partition it, and fully install Windows XP onto the partitioned D drive, and immediately reinstall Vista on the C drive.

C(Vista): 200Gb
D ( XP ): 70Gb
F

unused)200Gb

When I boot Windows XP, everything seems to be perfect, other than the fact that my "Local Area Connection" is /not there/, meaning that the hardware is not being recognized. Here is what I /have/ done:

-Activated all Networking Services
-Tried the Device Manager(Ethernet Controller listed with a "?")
-Used the New Connection Wizard in every way possible.
-Tried to find drivers on my alternate PC.

>>>>>>THE QUESTION<<<<<<<

On a Gateway GM5474 ( http://www.gateway.com/retail/gm5474.php ), how in the world am I supposed to make Windows XP recognize the Ethernet port?

Can this 64x system only run correctly using Vista?

I need HELP!! Omg pls help
>>>If DXDIAG is needed let me know!<<

Impulse666 · 08-22-2007, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csphere

-Tried the Device Manager(Ethernet Controller listed with a "?")

There is your problem. Your reinstallation removed your ethernet controller driver. You may be able to download the driver from support.gateway.com after entering your serial number. Look for a network driver. I had a similar problem with a laptop I restored and I had to pay $20 for Gateway to send me a "Resource CD" because they didn't host the required driver on their site.

csphere · 08-22-2007, 02:21 AM

interesting, because the gateway site wont even list my model correctly, and then there are no windows XP drivers..........

Wtf so I buy this new computer but can't run a primitive version of Windows???

makmillion · 08-22-2007, 02:30 AM

Take a flashlight and open the side panel on your PC.. write down all of the numbers you find (in large/medium print) and either post them here, or google them until you find what motherboard you have.

Once you know the motherboard you have, attempt to find the correct XP driver (on google) for the NIC on your motherboard

csphere · 08-22-2007, 02:34 AM

HT2000 printed in large text, and "MCP61PM-AM" in medium text below it.

I think this might be the answer...

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pro...nuID=1&LanID=9

Impulse666 · 08-22-2007, 03:06 AM

Download Everest Home Edition. Go to the summary tab and scroll down to motherboard information. Any text in blue is clickable and will take you to the product page, and possibly driver pages also. Tell us everything you can from what Everest says about your motherboard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by csphere

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?detailid=685&DetailName=Driver &MenuID=1&LanID=9

I found that as well. Give it a shot.

csphere · 08-22-2007, 03:16 AM

It looks pretty surefire to me.

I already have Everest and It lists only my motherboard ID and no Model.

I'll follow up.

08-21-2007, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
csphere New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	URGENT- No Local Area Connection? Let me make this quick. I'm doing online classes at a vo-tech school, and class started yesterday when my PC broke down.... Now I'm sitting here with a new PC (great), but there is a problem... The Online Classroom needed to do my work requires that I'm running Windows XP, and so does the software I need for my CIS courses. So I format the entire HD, ridding it of Vista, I partition it, and fully install Windows XP onto the partitioned D drive, and immediately reinstall Vista on the C drive. C(Vista): 200Gb D ( XP ): 70Gb Funused)200Gb When I boot Windows XP, everything seems to be perfect, other than the fact that my "Local Area Connection" is /not there/, meaning that the hardware is not being recognized. Here is what I /have/ done: -Activated all Networking Services -Tried the Device Manager(Ethernet Controller listed with a "?") -Used the New Connection Wizard in every way possible. -Tried to find drivers on my alternate PC. >>>>>>THE QUESTION<<<<<<< On a Gateway GM5474 ( http://www.gateway.com/retail/gm5474.php ), how in the world am I supposed to make Windows XP recognize the Ethernet port? Can this 64x system only run correctly using Vista? I need HELP!! Omg pls help >>>If DXDIAG is needed let me know!<< Last edited by csphere; 08-21-2007 at 10:50 PM. Reason: clarification

08-22-2007, 02:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
makmillion Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ~/.mak/ Posts: 775	Take a flashlight and open the side panel on your PC.. write down all of the numbers you find (in large/medium print) and either post them here, or google them until you find what motherboard you have. Once you know the motherboard you have, attempt to find the correct XP driver (on google) for the NIC on your motherboard __________________ Mainboard: MSI K9NBPM2-FID CPU: AMD x2 3800+ RAM: Kingston / 5GB (2GB + 2GB + 512MB + 512MB @ 4-4-4-12) Video Card: evga 7600GT (256MB GDDR3) HDD: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 7200.10 (16MB Cache) x2 Optical: LG H41N + LG H44L Case: Xclio 188A (Black/Blue) OS: XP Pro Display: Acer AL2016W Audio: Logitech x-230 (Arrived - man these things rock!)

08-22-2007, 02:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
csphere New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	HT2000 printed in large text, and "MCP61PM-AM" in medium text below it. I think this might be the answer... http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pro...nuID=1&LanID=9 Last edited by csphere; 08-22-2007 at 02:58 AM.

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08-22-2007, 02:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
csphere New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	interesting, because the gateway site wont even list my model correctly, and then there are no windows XP drivers.......... Wtf so I buy this new computer but can't run a primitive version of Windows???

08-22-2007, 03:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
csphere New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	It looks pretty surefire to me. I already have Everest and It lists only my motherboard ID and no Model. I'll follow up.