If I build it, will it run? - Page 13

StevieRay · May 20th, 2008

LOOONG week. Had a mountain biking accident and yet another Corneal Abrasion...yeah. So with my one good eye I am trying to fix something.

MY new build is up, runs great BUT. But, I can not get this to get an internet connection. I use a DLink Dir 655 with cable modem and even with skipping the DLink and hooking up to the modem I can not get this to easily connect. Any advice or links you can guide me to? I have done some googling, and tried some advice I found, but nothing is working.

HELP! Thank you in advance, StevieRay

**Hitman** · May 20th, 2008

First, did you install the drivers for the network card?

StevieRay · May 20th, 2008

Thanks HItman for replying. Do I need a network card for the new mobo? I am an idiot. The mobo doesnt take care of that? I did not get a network card in my new system.

Just checked, I did download the Marvell Yukon Ethernet drivers. I tried with the latest and then reverted to the last oldest version.

screwballl · May 20th, 2008

You can try the CD that came with the mobo, sometimes they have all in one drivers that usually say mobo drivers or chipset drivers and sometimes they include the LAN drivers as well. Otherwise download from here:

This driver LINK works for Vista and XP, 32 and 64bit

If it all seems that it should be connecting and Vista is saying Local connection only, try this:

unplug your modem, unplug any router or switch that this PC may be connected to, turn off computer. Wait 2 minutes. Plug in modem and wait for connection lights to come on and stop blinking. Plug in router or switch and wait 1 minute. turn on computer.
Sometimes Vista needs a complete reset of the network and internet connection to connect properly.

StevieRay · May 20th, 2008

Ok, thanks. I am going to try this and will get back on in a minute from my lappy to tell you what happens.

**RA1D** · May 20th, 2008

open mobo dvd > drivers > chipset > vista 64 or 32 > setup

StevieRay · May 20th, 2008

Ok, I tried that fix 2 x and nothing worked. I have tried to install teh DLINK router disk and it can not find the network adapter to get started. I have tried using Network Magic and that could not get it going either. Vista does not seem to be able to connect beyond the local network. Wow, I am puzzled.

StevieRay · May 20th, 2008

Thanks RAID, trying that. OK, I have Drivers/Chipset/ then INF? Then there is a file Vista and another file called x64, but does not say vista? I am going to run the Asus InstAll from the mobo and see if that can get a fix.

**RA1D** · May 20th, 2008

open the x64 folder and you should see a setup icon

screwballl · May 20th, 2008

sometimes I found it takes Vista up to 5-10 minutes to realize it is connected to the internet... try my method I mentioned above

May 20th, 2008	#121
StevieRay Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 110	Re: If I build it, will it run? LOOONG week. Had a mountain biking accident and yet another Corneal Abrasion...yeah. So with my one good eye I am trying to fix something. MY new build is up, runs great BUT. But, I can not get this to get an internet connection. I use a DLink Dir 655 with cable modem and even with skipping the DLink and hooking up to the modem I can not get this to easily connect. Any advice or links you can guide me to? I have done some googling, and tried some advice I found, but nothing is working. HELP! Thank you in advance, StevieRay NEW BUILD thanks to HL: Asus Maximus Formula x38 E8400 3.0 GHz EVGA 8800 GTS (G92) 512 mb KO 678 GHz Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 250 gb 4GB OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2 Corsair 650 TX Cooler Master RC 690 Vista Ultimate 64

May 20th, 2008	#122
Hitman Functional Alcoholic Join Date: May 2006 Location: 14S E:561116 N:3830189 Posts: 4,221 Blog Entries: 2	Re: If I build it, will it run? First, did you install the drivers for the network card?

May 20th, 2008	#123
StevieRay Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 110	Re: If I build it, will it run? Thanks HItman for replying. Do I need a network card for the new mobo? I am an idiot. The mobo doesnt take care of that? I did not get a network card in my new system. Just checked, I did download the Marvell Yukon Ethernet drivers. I tried with the latest and then reverted to the last oldest version. NEW BUILD thanks to HL: Asus Maximus Formula x38 E8400 3.0 GHz EVGA 8800 GTS (G92) 512 mb KO 678 GHz Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 250 gb 4GB OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2 Corsair 650 TX Cooler Master RC 690 Vista Ultimate 64 Last edited by StevieRay; May 20th, 2008 at 08:57.

May 20th, 2008	#124
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,281 Blog Entries: 6	Re: If I build it, will it run? You can try the CD that came with the mobo, sometimes they have all in one drivers that usually say mobo drivers or chipset drivers and sometimes they include the LAN drivers as well. Otherwise download from here: This driver LINK works for Vista and XP, 32 and 64bit If it all seems that it should be connecting and Vista is saying Local connection only, try this: unplug your modem, unplug any router or switch that this PC may be connected to, turn off computer. Wait 2 minutes. Plug in modem and wait for connection lights to come on and stop blinking. Plug in router or switch and wait 1 minute. turn on computer. Sometimes Vista needs a complete reset of the network and internet connection to connect properly. Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

May 20th, 2008	#125
StevieRay Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 110	Re: If I build it, will it run? Ok, thanks. I am going to try this and will get back on in a minute from my lappy to tell you what happens. NEW BUILD thanks to HL: Asus Maximus Formula x38 E8400 3.0 GHz EVGA 8800 GTS (G92) 512 mb KO 678 GHz Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 250 gb 4GB OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2 Corsair 650 TX Cooler Master RC 690 Vista Ultimate 64

May 20th, 2008	#126
RA1D aka Mike Honcho Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,093 Blog Entries: 3	Re: If I build it, will it run? open mobo dvd > drivers > chipset > vista 64 or 32 > setup INTEL Core 2 Extreme QX9770 * ASUS Striker II Extreme 790i Ultra * Corsair Dominator 2GB DDR3-2000 EVGA GTX 280 SLI * Western Digital Velociraptor * ASUS BC-1205PT Blue Ray Drive * Danger Den Torture Rack Water Cooling - Dtek Fuzion V2 - D5 - 120.3 - EK Res400 - 1/2" Tygon - Bitspower Compression Fittings

May 20th, 2008	#127
StevieRay Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 110	Re: If I build it, will it run? Ok, I tried that fix 2 x and nothing worked. I have tried to install teh DLINK router disk and it can not find the network adapter to get started. I have tried using Network Magic and that could not get it going either. Vista does not seem to be able to connect beyond the local network. Wow, I am puzzled. NEW BUILD thanks to HL: Asus Maximus Formula x38 E8400 3.0 GHz EVGA 8800 GTS (G92) 512 mb KO 678 GHz Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 250 gb 4GB OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2 Corsair 650 TX Cooler Master RC 690 Vista Ultimate 64

May 20th, 2008	#128
StevieRay Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 110	Re: If I build it, will it run? Thanks RAID, trying that. OK, I have Drivers/Chipset/ then INF? Then there is a file Vista and another file called x64, but does not say vista? I am going to run the Asus InstAll from the mobo and see if that can get a fix. NEW BUILD thanks to HL: Asus Maximus Formula x38 E8400 3.0 GHz EVGA 8800 GTS (G92) 512 mb KO 678 GHz Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500 gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 250 gb 4GB OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2 Corsair 650 TX Cooler Master RC 690 Vista Ultimate 64 Last edited by StevieRay; May 20th, 2008 at 10:03. Reason: typos

May 20th, 2008	#129
RA1D aka Mike Honcho Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,093 Blog Entries: 3	Re: If I build it, will it run? open the x64 folder and you should see a setup icon INTEL Core 2 Extreme QX9770 * ASUS Striker II Extreme 790i Ultra * Corsair Dominator 2GB DDR3-2000 EVGA GTX 280 SLI * Western Digital Velociraptor * ASUS BC-1205PT Blue Ray Drive * Danger Den Torture Rack Water Cooling - Dtek Fuzion V2 - D5 - 120.3 - EK Res400 - 1/2" Tygon - Bitspower Compression Fittings

May 20th, 2008	#130
screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,281 Blog Entries: 6	Re: If I build it, will it run? sometimes I found it takes Vista up to 5-10 minutes to realize it is connected to the internet... try my method I mentioned above Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

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