P5K-E on board network connector not working

[chrisfromalbany]

The P5K-E motherboard w/q6600 isn't picking up the network. When I put network cable in the back of box, I get no lights at all. I am running Vista 64 bit. I don't believe OS is the issue. I ever seen an instance where none of the network lights would come on when you put in a live network cable. Any ideas?

 

[chuckm]

Is the system seeing the ethernet connection. I'm not familiar enough with Vista, is there something like 'my computer' where you can make sure it's not disabled?

 

[chrisfromalbany]

Yea.. like the Bios setting.. I didn't see anything, no lights on in the back... Well besides Lan being disconnected or connected. I am updating the bios right now but besides that I am at a lost. I have another computer in the room seeing the network. Strange

 

[doubletake33]

have you loaded the drivers for your ethernet port yet?

i always forget to do this when re-installing. this may be the issue.

 

[chrisfromalbany]

well I downloaded the most recent drivers for both the motherboard and drivers for the LAN connection. Again weird that no lights go on back of the computer when I pull in the drop. Making wonder if it is a bad LAN connector on the motherboard.

 

[chuckm]

Do you have an ethernet card you could try?

 

[chrisfromalbany]

I end up buying a wireless card... Asus support isnt open on the weekend.. Not looking good though.. googles search on such a common motherboard aren't showing any others having this issue.

 

[chuckm]

Is it the ethernet port or the wireless that isn't working? You might check here to see if there is someone with the same problem;
http://vip.asus.com/forum/topic.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=P5K-E%2fWIFI-AP&board_id=1