internet connection on new pc?

hammertime1

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just finished a new pc build and got win 7 up and running on it, but having trouble connecting it to the internet. current set up has the router with network cable direct into the pc and getting nothing. have the same cable normally in my gaming pc and it connects instantly, so nothing wrong with router/cable. have tried it at another cabelled network point (tp link) and still not picking up anything. any idea what might cause this or am i forgetting something obvious? thanks! spec is

ASRock H81M-HDS, Sockel 1150, mATX
4GB Crucial Ballistix Tactical DDR3 PC3-14900 1866
Corsair VS Serie VS450, Non-Modular, 80+
Intel Pentium G3258 Anniversary Edition Box, 1150
Crucial MX100 SSD 256GB (2,5", 7mm)
Zalman T4 Mini-Tower - schwarz mATX, ohne N