Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: rojerd on June 07, 2010, 12:12:37 AM
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Hi, I've been setting up the system in my sig/specs, and it functions flawlessly EXCEPT that the internet doesn't work. The system is a hand-me-down, which originally belonged to my father, was passed to my brother, and is now in my possession. I should note that I'm very familiar with this system, because I assembled it for both my father and my brother.
It worked fine (internet included) four months ago (it was then decommissioned when my brother got a new PC, and sat unused until this past weekend).
I don't think it's a software problem, because the internet didn't work in Windows XP or Linux. I've messed around in the BIOS, and reloaded the defaults, and nothing is happening.
Both XP and Linux recognize the ethernet port, and in the Device Manager XP says it's working and the drivers are loaded. It keeps telling me that a network cable is unplugged (it isn't--and the problem is neither the cable nor the router port, because the cable works with my laptop). Also, the POST says something about "via rhine fast ethernet controller media test failure." Also, the ethernet port doesn't light up and blink with the cable plugged in.
I'm out of ideas, and would sincerely appreciate anyone's help or advice.
Thanks in advance!
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Cables and connectors can be a real pain. Especially when they're all and dirty. You might want to clean out the ethernet connector with a little bit of compressed air and also physically examine it to see if any the pins are bent
Cables do go bad and become unreliable.
A cable tester costs more that the cable!
You can replace both the cable and the Ethernet port for a few dollars.
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=27&name=Network-Interface-Cards
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...Both XP and Linux recognize the ethernet port, and in the Device Manager XP says it's working and the drivers are loaded. It keeps telling me that a network cable is unplugged (it isn't--and the problem is neither the cable nor the router port, because the cable works with my laptop). Also, the POST says something about "via rhine fast ethernet controller media test failure." Also, the ethernet port doesn't light up and blink with the cable plugged in...
Try reinstalling the latest "via rhine fast ethernet controller" drivers.
http://www.via.com.tw/en/support/drivers.jsp
Make sure you choose the correct Rhine chip.