help with network adaptor on abit nf7

[ryan855]

Hello. I can not seem to get windows xp to let me use the network adapotor integrated on my abit nf7. I would like to share files between this computer and my laptop. I looked in the device manager and i got an error 10 for the nvidia mcp networking controller. I am assuming this is for the network port. The error says this device can not be started. What is also weird is that network connections doesn't have a section on this computer for lan or high speed internet. Anyhelp on how to install this would be appreciated.

[Steve R Jones]

"What is also weird is that network connections doesn't have a section on this computer for lan or high speed internet."

What do you mean? What network connection are you frefering to?

[Midknyte]

did you install the chipset drivers?

[NDD]

I say drivers, newer ones maybe :t
You got no "lan or high speed internet" coz you have no NIC installed ;)

[ryan855]

no i installed the chipset drivers. That is what i thought might be the problem, but after i install the ethernet drivers it says in the device manager error 10 this device can not be started

[ryan855]

The network connections i am referring to is the one where you go to start then settings then network connections. My laptop shows a section with connections for all lan adaptors and then there is a seperate one for the dial up connections. I have a nic installed. It comes standard on the nf7 mobo built in.

[The Lodge]

Are you trying to just hook your laptop directly to your desktop with an ethernet cable? If so, you need to use a crossover cable.

[ryan855]

nope with a hub. The problem is that i cant even get the computer to accept the integrated network adaptor on the nf7. The laptop plugs into the netgear hub just fine.

[Midknyte]

did you use the latest forceware drivers from the nvidia website?

is this a fresh install of windows or an old one? you might need to do a repair install if it is old.

[ryan855]

No i haven't tried the latest forceware drivers. It is a relatively new install of windows. I think i might try the repair install.