New Build Internet Connection help

ChooseCooMcGoo

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Hello, I'm having problems connecting to the internet on my new computer build. After installing Windows 7, the computer booted normally. When I plugged my ethernet cable, the computer didn't even recognize the cable was inside, neither did my motherboard (it flashed orange the first time I plugged it, other times it was still). What do I do?
 
Solution
Did you install the motherboard drivers, specifically the lan drivers?

Are you running your ethernet cable from the modem or from a router?

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