I'm sorry I'm not sure I know what you mean by the nic? I was able to identify the problem by running a system check with the CD from the cable service providor and it identified the network adaptor as having static electricity. I then opened up the computer and released it with a grounding device, you know the one with the alagator clip that you plug into the wall, and it worked just fine. As I recall her cable was just fine no cuts nicks or strange abarsions. I am going there in an hour to try again any last words of advice. Oh I will ask about the jumpor it's cold here in virginia too.
thanks, Alecia