D-link nic

[DALE]

I replaced the onboard nic with a D-Link DGE-530t.  When the pc gets unplugged for a period, the new NIC need to be installed. If the pc is not unplugged then everything is happy.  Dose anyone have a thought?
Thank you, Dale

[patio]

This one i just can't get...the NIC card should retain it's settings.
Possibly a weak CMOS battery ? ?
Just grasping at straws here.

patio.   8-)

[DALE]

Thanks Patio,  this is the only conculsion I could come to.  I changed the bat. and will take wait and see approach.

[patio]

could also be dirt in the PCI slot...

[ale52]

I've run across this once before.  Tried changing the PCI slot for the NIC with the same results.  Put in a new battery on the motherboard, same thing.  Replaced the motherboard...problem solved.

Alan <><  

[GX1_Man]

Expensive solution for a mischievous NIC. Was the onboard one disabled in BIOS?

[2k_dummy]

Is the nic actually connected to something (router,etc.) and connection powered up before you start the machine? A nic card cannot fully initialize unless it is connected. If it is not connected at power up, look at msinfo32 (system information) tools tab/automatic skip driver agent. You will likely see an entry similar to "tcp/ip device not started". If this is the case, the solution is check the box next to it, connect the nic, and reboot. Router,etc. should be powered up.

[DALE]

The onboard nic is disabled in Bios.  I reseated the card in the slot and changed the battery.  I haven't heard of a problem so far.  Thank you all for your help, it is appreciated, Dale