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Network Card Probs...
Hi All... wondering if anyone has any clues about the following;
Mate's puter has probs with his network card (Netcomm I think... it's a realtek chipset of some type), this is what happens; 1. Card stops working, computer doesn't detect card, no 'link' light on card. Computer doesn't show any error message or anything, it simply doesn't detect the card. 2. I change the PCI slot where the network card is plugged = computer detects card and everything works good until.... 3. A couple of reboots later exactly the same thing happens We've swapped the network card with another known to work reliably but have the same problem. I'm assuming this might be something to do with the motherboard... but no there's no sign of conflicts or any such thing... Motherboard's a AOpen KT266 I think. Puter's running windoze xp with all hotpatches etc. Any theories out there? I'm just about out of ideas... cheers in advance loic. |
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Seems like a unreliable motherboard. You'd rather try another system to see
if the problem is the same, with the Netcomm card. If it does, try to get another motherboard (personally I'm very against AOpen, I had some bad experiences with it, worse motherboard and a CD-ROM making the same noise (including level) as a boeing 747). Next we had a failing motherboard, where Win2k actually was more reliable than WinXP. This made no difference, both didn't work correctly and a motherboard replacement solved all issues... - Joris "evil" wrote in message ... Hi All... wondering if anyone has any clues about the following; Mate's puter has probs with his network card (Netcomm I think... it's a realtek chipset of some type), this is what happens; 1. Card stops working, computer doesn't detect card, no 'link' light on card. Computer doesn't show any error message or anything, it simply doesn't detect the card. 2. I change the PCI slot where the network card is plugged = computer detects card and everything works good until.... 3. A couple of reboots later exactly the same thing happens We've swapped the network card with another known to work reliably but have the same problem. I'm assuming this might be something to do with the motherboard... but no there's no sign of conflicts or any such thing... Motherboard's a AOpen KT266 I think. Puter's running windoze xp with all hotpatches etc. Any theories out there? I'm just about out of ideas... cheers in advance loic. |
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This is why a responsible manufacturer provided diagnostics
- for free. Diagnostics remove the OS as a potential reason for failure; simplify analysis. Diagnostic first tests, comprehensively, computer hardware talking to local network card's 'logic'. Next two computers (must be same NIC manufacturer) exchange data continuously to test on a worst case basis. Had a working network card that only failed after diagnostic's data exchange ran for minutes - constantly. IOW diagnostic discovered by computer had to be periodically rebooted. Manufacturer's diagnostic is should be executed before doing anything else. Second, heat is a tool for locating an intermittent part. For example, while running that diagnostic constantly, then selectively heat NIC or motherboard ICs with hairdryer on high. That heat is quite normal operating temperature for semiconductors AND may turn an intermittent failure into a hard failure - only while hot. Heat is a powerful tool to isolate reason for failure. Actually, we did this test by resting a hot soldering iron right on top of each IC. When test failed, then IC touching soldering IC was reason for failure or connected to defective IC. Just another tool to locate and solve your mystery. evil wrote: Hi All... wondering if anyone has any clues about the following; Mate's puter has probs with his network card (Netcomm I think... it's a realtek chipset of some type), this is what happens; 1. Card stops working, computer doesn't detect card, no 'link' light on card. Computer doesn't show any error message or anything, it simply doesn't detect the card. 2. I change the PCI slot where the network card is plugged = computer detects card and everything works good until.... 3. A couple of reboots later exactly the same thing happens We've swapped the network card with another known to work reliably but have the same problem. I'm assuming this might be something to do with the motherboard... but no there's no sign of conflicts or any such thing... Motherboard's a AOpen KT266 I think. Puter's running windoze xp with all hotpatches etc. Any theories out there? I'm just about out of ideas... |
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w_tom wrote in message ... This is why a responsible manufacturer provided diagnostics - for free. Mindless pig ignorant drivel, as always from this pathetic clown. Diagnostics remove the OS as a potential reason for failure; simplify analysis. Diagnostic first tests, comprehensively, computer hardware talking to local network card's 'logic'. Next two computers (must be same NIC manufacturer) exchange data continuously to test on a worst case basis. Wont necessarily see the problem, clown. Had a working network card that only failed after diagnostic's data exchange ran for minutes - constantly. Proves sweet **** all about his particular situation, clown. IOW diagnostic discovered by computer had to be periodically rebooted. Manufacturer's diagnostic is should be executed before doing anything else. Second, heat is a tool for locating an intermittent part. For example, while running that diagnostic constantly, then selectively heat NIC or motherboard ICs with hairdryer on high. That heat is quite normal operating temperature for semiconductors AND may turn an intermittent failure into a hard failure - only while hot. Heat is a powerful tool to isolate reason for failure. Actually, we did this test by resting a hot soldering iron right on top of each IC. When test failed, then IC touching soldering IC was reason for failure or connected to defective IC. Just another tool to locate and solve your mystery. More utterly mindless pig ignorant silly stuff. evil wrote: Hi All... wondering if anyone has any clues about the following; Mate's puter has probs with his network card (Netcomm I think... it's a realtek chipset of some type), this is what happens; 1. Card stops working, computer doesn't detect card, no 'link' light on card. Computer doesn't show any error message or anything, it simply doesn't detect the card. 2. I change the PCI slot where the network card is plugged = computer detects card and everything works good until.... 3. A couple of reboots later exactly the same thing happens We've swapped the network card with another known to work reliably but have the same problem. I'm assuming this might be something to do with the motherboard... but no there's no sign of conflicts or any such thing... Motherboard's a AOpen KT266 I think. Puter's running windoze xp with all hotpatches etc. Any theories out there? I'm just about out of ideas... |
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wlloo wrote in message . ..
Mindless pig ignorant drivel, as always from this pathetic clown. Wont necessarily see the problem, clown. Proves sweet **** all about his particular situation, clown. More utterly mindless pig ignorant silly stuff. Change of name Rod? |
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Nick W wrote in message ... wlloo wrote Change of name Rod? If you're actually so stupid that you cant manage to work out for yourself why that is done.... |
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"evil" wrote in message ... Hi All... wondering if anyone has any clues about the following; Mate's puter has probs with his network card (Netcomm I think... it's a realtek chipset of some type), this is what happens; 1. Card stops working, computer doesn't detect card, no 'link' light on card. Computer doesn't show any error message or anything, it simply doesn't detect the card. 2. I change the PCI slot where the network card is plugged = computer detects card and everything works good until.... 3. A couple of reboots later exactly the same thing happens We've swapped the network card with another known to work reliably but have the same problem. I'm assuming this might be something to do with the motherboard... but no there's no sign of conflicts or any such thing... Motherboard's a AOpen KT266 I think. Puter's running windoze xp with all hotpatches etc. Remove the Nic , boot the computer without the Nic , then shut it down and then install the Nic and reboot again. -- Sandgroper ---------------------------------- Remove KNICKERS to Email |
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