twoller
December 6th 03, 11:05 PM
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi - I recently installed a PCI Ethernet card, because
my ISP (cable modem
>connected to Ethernet port) was saying that my existing
Ethernet card must
>be bad - however, the existing card was one that was
integrated into the
>motherboard. I've installed the PCI card, and Windows
recognized it, but it
>seems that the internet connection is still trying to
use the old LAN
>connection, and says "A cable is unplugged!" Any
suggestions on how to
>deactivate permanently, or remove from my configuration,
the old ethernet
>port?
>
>JBM
>
Delete the onboard in the bios and then leave the driver
on but disable it. If this doesn't work you could have a
bad PCI slot so move the card to another slot.
>.
>
>Hi - I recently installed a PCI Ethernet card, because
my ISP (cable modem
>connected to Ethernet port) was saying that my existing
Ethernet card must
>be bad - however, the existing card was one that was
integrated into the
>motherboard. I've installed the PCI card, and Windows
recognized it, but it
>seems that the internet connection is still trying to
use the old LAN
>connection, and says "A cable is unplugged!" Any
suggestions on how to
>deactivate permanently, or remove from my configuration,
the old ethernet
>port?
>
>JBM
>
Delete the onboard in the bios and then leave the driver
on but disable it. If this doesn't work you could have a
bad PCI slot so move the card to another slot.
>.
>