What is an Ethernet controller?
Wednesday, 07 April, 2010
OLD QUESTION
I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with CD/DVD burner, Geforce FX5200, SB Audigy2, Canon scanner, Lexmark printer and a Winfast capture card.
After an operating system clean install, Device Manager now reports three devices with no drivers:
- Ethernet controller
- Multimedia audio controller
- SM bus controller.
No amount of searching can resolve this, not even Windows Internet search. I've found a possible solution to the SM bus, but not the other 2. Everything seems to be working, so what is an ethernet controller and why is it suddenly 'not installed' when I didn't know I had it in the first place?
Dell are no help. Can you?
(Originally posted December 2004)
Peter Gibson, Wyongah, NSW
 Your search hasn’t resolved the problem simply because you’re looking in the wrong places, and using the wrong tools to search with. Microsoft and Windows won’t tell you how to set up your Dell Dimension, you need to get the stuff you need from Dell!
But first, let’s deal with that ‘Ethernet Controller’.
Has your motherboard got a rear connector for LAN? Local Area Networking, that is, and it’s where you connect a network cable to the system. The socket will be like a phone socket, only wider. The circuitry controlling that function will be your ‘Onboard LAN’ or ‘Onboard Networking’, or the socket itself may be on a ‘Network Card’ rather than being a rear panel connector.
That form of Networking is called ‘Ethernet’ and your controller is ‘not installed’ because you’ve neglected to prepare for the Operating System clean install by collecting the device drivers together for your system beforehand. Windows has some drivers ‘built-in’, but not all of them. There are other system components not installed also, and no doubt there are other system components which are currently using ‘generic’ Windows drivers rather than the correct ones supplied by the manufacturer.
A read through “ How do I prepare to reinstall the OS?” and “ How do I wipe the disk and install XP” will give a far more detailed discussion of the preparation and of the procedure.
In your case, the necessary software drivers you need to obtain can be downloaded from the Support section of Dell’s website
There are actually two models of the Dell Dimension 4600 listed – the standard model and the ‘Dell Dimension 4600C’. If you have the latter, you’ll need to enter that as model number at the page linked above, but the available downloads for the Dimension 4600 can be obtained from this link
The drivers you need, according to that list, are:
- Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (D)
- Intel Chipset Software Installation utility
- Intel 10/100 LOM (LOM stands for Lan On Motherboard)
You should also visit http://www.nvidia.com and download the latest display driver from there.
What’s happened is that you’ve simply installed Windows and not installed the device drivers you need for your system to operate fully, correctly and efficiently. Have you installed a video driver for that FX5200 display card? If so uninstall it again now! It shouldn’t be there yet! Here’s the procedure to follow after downloading the necessary drivers and having them ready:
- Uninstall any nVidia driver from Add/Remove programs
- Uninstall the display card from Device Manager (Right-click My Computer, choose Properties and you’ll find it on the Hardware tab)
- Reboot and cancel from any Hardware detection Wizard that might pop up. Allow your system to use a standard VGA display, and don’t worry about a lower resolution screen for the moment if you experience one.
- Run the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility. That’s your motherboard chipset driver installation, and that ‘SM BUS controller is the bit that allows the various parts of your PCs motherboard to work together correctly.
- Install your downloaded nVidia display driver.
- Install the soundcard driver. (You’ll most likely find available updates to it later on at www.creative.com Updates for Dell computers with SoundBlaster cards are usually listed as separate downloads)
- Install the network driver. (Or, if you’re not going to use it simply go into BIOS Setup and disable the onboard LAN. You don’t need to have it if you don’t use it.)
Note: There are three separate modem drivers available on that download page. You’ll need to determine which one is needed for the specific modem in your system. Download and install that, and the modem will most likely run more efficiently. It’s quite likely that it’s using a ‘generic’ driver also.
That procedure should get your system working correctly with a bit of luck. The motherboard chipset drivers should really be loaded first of all, before any other drivers are installed. If you have any residual problems afterwards, format again and start over, this time installing the motherboard drivers first.
Finally, just what is that Ethernet controller for?
Well if you’re using dial-up internet and you only have a single PC, then it’s no good for anything at all, and would be best disabled. But if you want to connect another system to it to share files, printer and internet you’ll need to use it. And if you decide to upgrade to broadband internet at some stage in the future you’ll be happy to have it as well. A broadband modem connected to an Ethernet port is a much better and more reliable connection than one connected to USB!
Cheers, Terry O'Shanassy
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(A little bit more information please Kelly. -PZ) hatmandooPosted: 07/04/2010 re: What is an Ethernet controller? i failed as well to install certain drivers when i wiped i have a dell optiplex gx620 and i need the ethernet controller, multimedia audio controller,sm bus controller,video controller,video controller (vga compatible). i tried the website but im not sure which to download can somebody help please
(It sounds like you need the driver set for the motherboard. Can you find out the model number of the motherboard and Google that to find the drivers. Is that information in the manual? If not you may have to open the PC and have a look. Or use something such as Belarc Advisor to see if that will identify the board. -PZ) CPPosted: 06/04/2010 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Pls help, I have a HP Presario SR5275AP. Pls help me where to downlaod the Ethernet Controller, PCI device and the SM Bus Controller.
Thks
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(Run a repair installation of Windows. That is, install it and accept when it offers to repair your installation. -PZ) audPosted: 15/03/2010 re: What is an Ethernet controller? It is so interesting that nobody gets the catch 22. Guess what? you can't download anything if you don't have a connection to the internet. How can you have a connection if you don't have a working modem (LAN)?
(Ask a friend to download it and put it on a USB stick. In the old days we used a diskette. -PZ) hamedPosted: 13/01/2010 re: What is an Ethernet controller? thanks for this help to me.
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(Try Wikipedia for a start. -PZ) TomPosted: 23/11/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I have the same problem. My system is: Asus P4B533-E
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akibaPosted: 15/06/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? i want to know what is an ethernet controller and what is the uses of it and its importance or necessities and it common problems which it faces and how to solve them.
(Use Wikipedia Akiba. -PZ) Gajan Posted: 09/04/2009 What is an Ethernet controller? Same problem go & download Broadcom 4401 Integrated NIC in this link u can guys............ http://support.ap.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=
sg&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=DIM_P4_4700&os=WW1&osl=
en&catid=&impid= BenjaminPosted: 06/04/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? My friend just reinstalled his O/S (xp pro) due to a virus and after reinstallation his ethernet card also shows up with a ? under other devices in device manager. He is unable to connect to the internet.
He installed all the CDs that came with his computer (dell dimension 4600c) and still doesn't work.
(What did Dell say when he rang for advice? -pPZ) mikePosted: 05/04/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I have a gigabyte k7 triton mother board and I have ? marked , under "device manager " under other devices catagory, my ethernet controller,raid controller,sm bus controller all have "?" and I cant seem to find the drivers to be able to reconnect to the internet, I need help finding these drivers......unable to find them anywhere?
(Google for the motherboard number and DRIVER and DOWNLOAD or go to the manufacturer's web site to download. -PZ) ReaderPosted: 31/03/2009 ethernet controller how and from which website i can download ethernet controller driver software?
(How long is a piece of string? -PZ) katinshkaPosted: 28/03/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? por favor ayudenmee a bajar el correctoo jamie wilsonPosted: 24/03/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I have the same Ethernet controller issue with my "Ultima OC HD 3870 X2" Intel Core 2 DUO E8400 3.00GHz @ E8800+ 3.66GHz Dual Core DDR2 System Kathy Jo GoltryPosted: 06/03/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? My computer says I need to put in a disc for ethernet controller. I have a floppy disc but my computer does not take them. Can I burn this floppy to a cd?
(Yes, but the easier way is to find the driver on the 'net using Google. -PZ) Alex DuartePosted: 03/03/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? (I'm having the same trouble with my ethernet controller. On device manager i get "?"s by my ethernet controller, and both my cd drives. i have dvd and cd-rom drives that don't work anymore. here are some specs:
it's an ASUS P5PE-VM motherboard with an Intel 865G chipset.
Have any idea on how to get my internet to work and my cd/dvd drives to work again?
(Go to the Asus web site and download the drivers for that motherboard. There should be instructions on how to use them. -PZ) Jack EsmithinyPosted: 02/03/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? My Ethernet controller Driver is work corractly.
(Excellent. -PZ) Noni BPosted: 09/01/2009 re: What is an Ethernet controller? It is a shame! it is so simple.
Ethernet controller
Multimedia audio controller
SM bus controller.
The above is a part of the CHIPSET. Especially when the LAN is an integrated interface,
RESOLUTION: all U need to do is find out the manufacturer of the CHISPSET & download the CHIPSET drivers!
Please use the following links to download and install most of the original Intel drivers released by Intel for their desktop chipsets.
All Intel Chipsets graphics and chipset driver download links:
I) Intel 3 Series Chipsets:
Intel G31 Express Chipset
Intel G33 Express Chipset
Intel G35 Express Chipset
Intel P31 Express Chipset
Intel P35 Express Chipset
Intel Q33 Express Chipset
Intel Q35 Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-026488.htm
II) Intel 975 chipset:
Intel 975X Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-021728.htm
III) Intel 965 Express Chipset
Intel■ G965 Express Chipset
Intel■ P965 Express Chipset
Intel■ Q963 Express Chipset
Intel■ Q965 Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-022768.htm
IV) Intel■ Q963 Express Chipset
Intel■ G965 Express Chipset
Intel■ P965 Express Chipset
Intel■ Q963 Express Chipset
Intel■ Q965 Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-022768.htm
V) Intel■ 955 Chipset Family:
Intel■ 955X Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-020684.htm
VI) Intel■ 945 Chipset Family
Intel■ 945G Express Chipset
Intel■ 945GC Express Chipset
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Intel■ 945GZ Express Chipset
Intel■ 945P Express Chipset
Intel■ 945PL Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/CS-020683.htm
VII) Intel■ 925 Chipset Family
Intel■ 925X Express Chipset
Intel■ 925XE Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-012398.htm
VIII) Intel■ 915 Chipset Family
Intel■ 910GL Express Chipset
Intel■ 915G Express Chipset
Intel■ 915GL Express Chipset
Intel■ 915GV Express Chipset
Intel■ 915P Express Chipset
Intel■ 915PL Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-011594.htm
IX) Intel■ 910 Chipset Family
Intel■ 910GL Express Chipset
Intel■ 915G Express Chipset
Intel■ 915GL Express Chipset
Intel■ 915GV Express Chipset
Intel■ 915P Express Chipset
Intel■ 915PL Express Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-011594.htm
X) Intel■ 910 Chipset Family
Intel■ 910GL Express Chipset
Intel■ 915G Express Chipset
Intel■ 915GL Express Chipset
Intel■ 915GV Express Chipset
Intel■ 915P Express Chipset
Intel■ 915PL Express Chipset
XI) Intel■ 875P Chipset Family:
Intel■ 875P Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-009242.htm
XII) Intel■ 865 Chipset Family
Intel■ 865G Chipset
Intel■ 865GV Chipset
Intel■ 865P Chipset
Intel■ 865PE Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-009241.htm
XIII) Intel■ 850 Chipset Family
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XIV) Intel■ 848P Chipset family
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XV) Intel■ 845 Chipset Family
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Intel■ 845E Chipset
Intel■ 845G Chipset
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Intel■ 845GV Chipset
Intel■ 845MP/MZ Chipset
Intel■ 845PE Chipset
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XVI) Intel■ 820 Chipset Family
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XVII) Intel■ 815 Chipset Family
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XVIII) Intel■ 810 Chipset Family
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Intel■ 810E Chipset
Intel■ 810E2 Chipset
Intel■ 810L Chipset
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/sb/cs-009231.htm
Art ReidPosted: 30/12/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I have a Gateway Profile (all-in-One) computer and have the same problem. I have downloaded/installed all of the drivers from the Gateway.com/MPC.com website that pertain to my machine (BTW: MPC now supports Gateway out of warranty computers). Still I cannot get rid of this Ethernet Controller asterisk thing???
Gateway Serial#: 0034087601 OR gtw0034087601 at the MPC site.
(Why do you need the driver? I assume it used to be working so why did it stop? Is it broken or did you change operating systems? -PZ)
StevePosted: 25/12/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? After I deleted the old drivers for a video card, kept getting the Hardware Detection Wizard for an ethernet controller. Since I don't use it or need it, was able to disable it by going to start > control panel > performance and maintenance > system > hardware > device manager > Ethernet Controller...then choose on the pull down menu whether to (enable) or (disable). PRADEEP KUMARPosted: 19/12/2008 Which One is Ethernet controller in the list ? Intel Gigabit Network Connection Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP/2000
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems
Intel PRO/1000 GT Drivers for All Operating Systems
HP WL500 PCI (802.11a/b/g) WiFi Wireless LAN Adapter Driver for Windows 2000/XP
HP WLAN 802.11b WL220 Wireless Controller Driver
HP USB Bluetooth BTW Software
HP USB Bluetooth Device Firmware Update (DFU) Utility
HP WL500 PCI (802.11a/b/g) WiFi wireless LAN Adapter Drivers for Multiple Windows
HP WLAN 802.11b WL220 Configuration Utility
Broadcom Driver for Windows XP
Broadcom Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems
(It could be a few of them. Not the ones that mention USB or WiFi or WLAN though. -PZ) vbird2kPosted: 10/12/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Hi, guys,
Here is my experience.
My Inspiron 5150 hard drive died. I replaced with a new one and reinstall everything. However, I could not connect to internet. I saw a "?" infront of Ethernet Controller, too. I went to Dell.com, downloaded the Broadcom driver to USB memory key and installed it in Inspiron 5150. It worked!!! But, The Ethernet Controller item was gone, but I don't care, as long as it connected to internet. ie_richkPosted: 09/12/2008 Help me Search Motherboard Asus P4PE, ethernet Controller, not installed, I dont Have CD Instalation. help me please search CD Utility. Chipset Intel 82801.
tank to all
(Go to the Asus web site to download it.Asus is a reputable brand. -PZ) DominicPosted: 08/12/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I have a dell dimension 4700. I formated my hard drive because my computer was slow and reinstalled my operating system. i could not connect to my modem wwith lan because my ethernet driver was not working. i am only 14 years old, but i figured out that all i had to do, waas to download a item on
http://support.ap.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=
sg&l=en&s=gen&ServiceTag=&SystemID=DIM_P4_4700&os=WW1&osl=
en&catid=&impid=
onto a thumdrive and paste it on my other computer. my internet works fine now
(Well done Dom. -PZ) HeatherPosted: 03/12/2008 Ethernet Controller and SM Bus Controller As a lot of people have said they have reinstalled and lots these 2 main components, I have as well. I don't have internet on my PowerEdge 840 Server, and I have a '?' by Ethernet Controller and SM Bus Controller. I have gone to the Dell website to see if I can download it, and I couldn't find it. I also don't know how I'm going to download it if I don't have internet. Please, someone help.
Oh, also: I pop in the CD for the Server, and it says that it has to connect to the internet for it, so it's obviously not going to be able to finish. I tried anyway, and it said it couldn't complete.
(Sorry for bringing up a new thread) FrankPosted: 21/11/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Worst scenario,
go and download it from your computer manufactures site, but remember you need your computers model number and or the model number on the motherboard.
Once you`ve found the listing of your computer on their site look for it in it`s download listing.
Frank N Stein HarmishPosted: 16/11/2008 What is an Ethernet controller? i hve compaq presario SR5143IL.........there was problem in device manager and ethernet comtroller missing.........???
plz help me with true driver.
(If you don't have it on your Compaq CD, download it from the Compaq web site. -PZ) omire kingsleyPosted: 14/11/2008 Ethernet controller? Mass storage Controller Not installed, just finished a fresh installation, i find a question mark on it
(Noy knowledge, not telling, not information, not answered. -PZ) ancjobPosted: 12/10/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? hi
i have compaq presario A902TU which came preloaded with vista home basic fully activated but the laptop was extermely slow but i did the clean uninstall and loaded winXP media center edition which started the trouble
i located most of the drivers but it's the ethernet controller - i cannot find anywhwere [although my internet is connected fine ] - plz suggest me where to get the ethernet controller
(Compaq web site? But you don't deserve it. Why did you fiddle? -PZ) harerimanaPosted: 22/09/2008 re: find a solution for Ethernet controller? i have laptop with compaq presario c700,with operating systeme vista,but after installation of xp erhernet controler was missing Suzie KimPosted: 16/09/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Hey everyone. I have a Toshiba Satellite A105 S2081. It was on a wireless network with my two other computers in my house. I've had internet connection for two years now and all of a sudden my Toshisa Satellite won't connect. (The other two computers connect fine) I've tried everything. The error message I'm getting is "network cable unplugged". When investigating further, my driver for my Realnet Ethernet NIC was missing and for my ethernet controller. I was able to find the driver for the Realnet Ethernet NIC but can't find the ethernet controller. I dont even know what an ethernet controller is. If anyone could please help, Id really appreciate it. Please email me at suziekim154@gmail.com. thank you so much. Roger Posted: 07/09/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I'm having problems simular to the rest .. everything is working fine on my system except the ethernet controller isn't installed properly. It's a Emachine h2542 series onboard running XP .. Forget the emachine website no drivers and I called them directly to hear they didn't archive those drivers and they are not on the system disk..
Can someone please help
(There have been many comments on emachine drivers - search HelpStation. -PZ) pabloPosted: 30/08/2008 Ethernet controller Driver is missing? hy all....i have a HP COMPAQ PRESARIO C750ES notebook model,and i reinstall vista ultimate as Operating sistem, and device manager don`t recognize ETHERNET CONTROLLER.I search the driver on hp site`s , i found all the drivers, but no one resolv the problem of ethernet controller.pls help me.Thx
(Ask HP for help via the web site. -PZ) shirley Posted: 21/07/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I also am having the same problem with all 3. But I have already been to the emachine site and didn't see anything they had for me to download for this problem. So what can i do now. Will the ethernet controller be installed if i run the cd from my dsl company.
shirley
(No, but your DSL provider may be able to advise you via its tech support line. You may have to get a knowledgeable friend to help as although it isn't too hard it does need some knowledge. -PZ) JCPosted: 19/07/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? 'Ethernet controller', for the Beginners, is the Lan socket/set-up.
Most ADSL/Cable modem 'set-ups', actually recommends this over the use of a USB connection, why?
Because of the 'increased stability during use' factor.
Most do even 'include' a choice of 'connecting cables'......one for USB, one for LAN.
One will have a USB plug at one end, with a larger type Phone-plug at the other (similar to LAN).
The other will have these LAN plugs, at both ends.(This is the LAN cable, the one to use!)
As for that SM BUS controller, try looking in the Windows 'section'...of "My Computer"(how to get there,read on).
My Computer/Local Drive C:/Windows/i386/Drivers/....
You should spot 'SM Bus Controller',now. In the List(of Drivers).
OK, now, you have found out 'where' it is, Close it all down, and try the "Add new hardware" program.
Do a manual Search (to select the 'new hardware',ie: SM Bus Controller)....and use the "BROWSE" option........in the same manner as you just did in finding it before.
IF you do it correctly, the "BROWSE" option will have inserted the CORRECT 'path'...to this 'driver.
Go ahead, with next step...which is...to load it...... do it, and you're done.
The 'multi-media Audio controller'...could be from that Audigy2 Sound-card?.....OR, it could be from that Winfast video-capture card??
Un-install both packages of software, and re-install.
Especially Winfast.
It can be a bit finicky, to install (won't install properly). Will say "can't find BDA device"...or words, to that effect).
That's 'why' there is no 'Multi-media Audio Controller'.
You have to use that "BROWSE" option, again....to locate your Winfast card(the BDA device), to 'manually' install it.
Once this is done, the Winfast Install CD needs to be 're-run'.
Again, and, this time, it should work.
It can be a bit of a fiddle, doing it this way, but, hey, I have a Winfast TV-card, too. Have had to resort to this method, when doing a Re-install.
And, practice does, indeed, make perfect...using the "Browse" option. (you do learn 'How-to'!....gain 'knowledge/experience', by it.)
If you feel 'cheated', that if what I have told you...is incorrect.......well, that's all 'part-n-parcel' of learning, if you did spot where I went wrong, because what I have told you is nothing but a'guide-line'...to point you in the RIGHT direction.
Ad, that's all I intended to do...to point the way...for you.
It is your computer,right, and you do not want to pay a technician...to come fix it,for you. (@ $88.00+ an hour...half that per. half-hour, after that.)
Yeah, right, so get smart, and start learning 'How' to fix it, yourself.
In other words, "Stop being so lazy, getting(using) others ...to do your 'dirty-work' for you."
It's your computer, you know better than anybody else...exactly what is wrong with...because you was using it.
I wasn't, either was anyone else you use ...to fix it.
That's my 'gripe'(and it's a very valid one), for this month.
gaJenPosted: 16/07/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Hi I have an fukitsu v1010 i recently accendently uninstalled da driver i tried resstoring it but it didnt work i need help.
(I'd check the Fujitsu web site for a downloadable driver. -PZ) HarryPosted: 15/07/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Hello, I have also had a similar problem. After reinstalling windows due to a virus I was left with some drivers missing. Found the solution to two of them but still have a problem finding where i can get this 'Ethernet Controller' ``
I have a Compaq Presario S3120AN, have looked everywhere on Compaqs driver download page but can not find any ethernet drivers. Could someone with some experience in this matter help me with this. The exact link to the driver would be nice.
Thanks
(Try lodging a support request on the Compaq web site Harry. -PZ) DarrenPosted: 14/07/2008 How to reinstall ethernet controller, multimedia,etc. I previously had a laptop and sold it to a friend and now they having problems.. In the system area under other devices there seems to be a few missing or with ? on them. How do I reinstall these? Do i need to somehow get onto the internet to download them or do i find them from the start disc which is home edition xp.
(Contact the manufacturer for advice Darren. -PZ) collinsPosted: 28/06/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? hi i have the same ethernet problem with my compaq desktop. ive been on their website and downloaded all available network drivers but this doesnt help. can someone help me please???
(We need more information about your problem. Sorry. -PZ) DickPosted: 08/06/2008 Thanks, found my solution Have a dimension 2400, had the same deal with the Ethernet controller; in fact, it was probably the reason why the cable installer couldn't hook up my internet via the ethernet originally and instead used the USB. Well, I installed the 'Broadcom 440x Integrated Controller' drivers from Dell and then I had a nice Local Area Connection tab in my Network Connections folder (the old 'Ethernet Controller' in device manager vanished).
So I figured I'd try switching over to the Ethernet connection. After at least an hour of frustration messing with settings and so forth (trying to manually enter IP address, etc.) I finally reset my modem while my computer was on (and the connection enabled). Firewall was off.
It came up clean with all the IP stuff, and it was connected. Simple solution, wish I would have tried it sooner.
(Thankls for the tip Dick. I'll post it as a separate tip for readers. -PZ)
wyliePosted: 04/05/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Wow hasn't been a post in a while but i would just like to say thanks to who ever gave the instructions i have been trying for weeks and just figured it out. SalehPosted: 02/05/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? you have found a solution to the Sm bus controller.
can u tell me too. DanPosted: 01/04/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? followup:
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(Sorry Dan, but I'm still not sure what your problem is or what you want to do. Tell me what you have and what you want to achieve, not how you want to do it. For instamce, do you have an Internet account where you want to use the PC? -PZ) NatePosted: 30/03/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Whoever gave the step-by-step instructions on the initial question was dead-on. Thanks so much for your help. SmoovePosted: 27/03/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? i have a acer travelmate 2480. i am having problem with ethernet controller, sound and pci device. i went to acer web site and downloaded all there drivers but it didn't help. is there another site i could get the drivers from?
(What did you do with the drivers Simova? -PZ) DanPosted: 21/03/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I have the same Ethernet controller issue with my dell dimension T500 desktop. I downloaded the driver from dell's website. But when I ran it it opned up a html page saying "Follow installation instructions from ussing dell's documentation CD". Problem is that I do not have that CD. Anyhelp on how to actuall install it? When I tried to run the install driver option from the device manager, the search did not find any drivers !!!! Help pls
(You have a few options. You could ask Dell for help. You could use the original disk that came with the PC. You could use a tool such as Belarc Advisor to see if you can work out what driver is needed. Why do you need it anyway - isn't it already working? Try deleting it from the Device Manager and let Windows find and install it again. -PZ) paulhuPosted: 13/03/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? i am in same boat, i have downloaded the most uptodate driver for nvide, but still have this problem, i went to hpcompaq homepage but cant see any drivers, i am using hp compaq desktop, with a ge ofrce fx 5200 graphics card. A Syed Ahmed Ali Posted: 13/02/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? I have also reinstalled windowsxp on my HPCompaq Desktop which resultsinto two drivers missing ethernet controller and multimedia audio device now i don't have ne driver cd nothing and themodel # isPD 1073. JasonPosted: 06/02/2008 My ethernet controller doesn't work either. I've tried everything. It's a Dell Inspiron 6000. I once re-installed windows on my desktop pc, and it all worked out great. So, I did the same on the laptop, but forgot that they didn't send me the driver discs. So, I went onto another computer, typed in my service tag at dell.com, download all available drivers (except for ones used in Japan and such) to my USB key drive, and then dropped the drivers onto my laptop from there. But, ethernet controller still doesn't have a driver. What should I do?
(Call Dell for advice. Probably best not to call Starbucks or MacDonalds. -PZ) Laurene GartinPosted: 27/01/2008 re: What is an Ethernet controller? This is for all of us less computer lingo the better people (which I am proud to be one) I had to reinstall xp and when I was done I had the same three come up. I got onto this site to fix it, I could no remember what I had done the last time. What Terry said seemed like a lot to go thru then when I read about the drivers it hit me. When I got my system it came with all the cd's I needed. All you have to do is use the same drivers cd you use to erase windows. Just put it in while you are running windows and it will automatically create a list of the drivers you need and you chose select all and let it install them. It is that easy. csimpsonPosted: 24/12/2007 You are wrong You are an idiot, Terry. You don't need to install the OS with the drivers already there or on a disk of some sort. All you need to do is install the OS then go online and download the drivers. Unless I read your answer wrong. srinivasanPosted: 24/12/2007 how to install ethernet controller. hi
i using dell latitude d600
I install windows xp
i cant find ethernet controller driver. so i cant use ethernet. How to install the ethernet controller. where to find the driver. Please help me.
(Do you have an Ethernet controller in the PC? If so, perhaps you need to check on the Dell website and download the driver for it. But I would have expected Windows XP to be able to find it. -PZ) AmirPosted: 04/12/2007 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Please email one to Amirkhan_2021@yahoo.com CoreyPosted: 06/11/2007 Impossible! Well, i have a big problem. I have no drivers for my Ethernet controller and i dont have the model number or anything. How can i find the driver i need?
(Within reason, your operating system should work that out for you. What OS are you using? If it's Windows, go into Device Manager and delete the device. Then Windows will rediscover it and should install it correctly. -PZ) Posted: 30/10/2007 re: Ethernet controller? I have Toshiba satellite A40 model laptop.Because of the following problems i can't connect to the internet. while i browse the Device Manager it displays ethernet controller,Multimedia Audio Controller, Video Controller(VGA compatible)are not installed.
(Perhaps you should delete each of them from the list and then allow Windows to find them again and install them. You may need your original CD for the PC. -PZ) charbelPosted: 30/10/2007 re: What is an Ethernet controller? IhaveDellLATITUDED600.pleaseiwant.ethernet controller,multimedia audio controller,o2micro smartcardbus_Reader,PCI Modem,Video Controller(VGA Compatible)
(What? -PZ) frank WoerlePosted: 24/10/2007 re: What is an Ethernet controller? There may be one problem since its a package Dell, it may not have come with a Motherboard Driver CD and may have had the complete re-install on the Hard Drive Partion.
Depending on the install procedure that was used Peter may also have wiped that partion through reformatting the drive and then he may only be installing the OS of a CD which doesnt contain those particular drivers.
If thats the case, its time to go to the Dell web site.
Good Luck Pete...Frank. JeffCPosted: 23/10/2007 re: What is an Ethernet controller? From the 'responses' here, it sounds more like a case of "Oooops! Forgot to INSTALL motherboard drivers, when I did the 'clean install/re-install !"
Where's your computer's 'motherboard's drivers' CD, use it and it should solve your problem ?! katyPosted: 22/10/2007 erthernet controller pops up and says to install I have been having this message for about two weeks. I use a cable modem that plugs into the back of my laptop that looks like a phone plug. I have had this for over a year. Why all of a sudden is it doing this and do I need to download it?
Thanks
Katy
(Hi Katy. I'd suggest that you contact the cable Internet company and ask them for help. I presume they supplied the modem. Otherwise it might be a good idea to run the Device Manager in Windows and delete the Ethernet Controller. Then Windows should rediscover it and install it properly. -PZ) MakitaPosted: 17/07/2007 Sound Card I have a Dell Dimension 4600c
& I can't hear any sound from my speakers?
HELP PLEASE!!
(On the left of this screen you will see a botton to SEARCH HelpStation. Press this and search for terms such as NO SOUND to get help. -PZ) kaysonPosted: 08/06/2007 how cani get the drivers for my ethernet controller how can i get the drivers for my ethernet controller
(It's quite probable that your operating system already has the driver for your Ethernet Card. What makes you think you need a new driver? Which OS are you using - Windows XP? If you know the model number of the card you can Google for the drivers anyway, or go straight to www.driversguide.com -PZ) jayeshPosted: 11/04/2005 lan gets disconected Hello ,
i have win 98 os and is under network , and internet is used by proxy ,
but the problem is after some time the network gets disconected and i have to restart system and it s back in to network and can use all network resorse , i have cheked drivers ,protocols , irq, power save mode , every thihg is fine the alsoit occures
can u discribe why it is so and is solution for it .
awaiting for reply . andrew peter collinsPosted: 08/12/2004 re: What is an ethernet controller The one thing i forgot to say in my previous message is that the great thing about DELL pcs is that if you need to de-bug and do a full re-install for whatever reason, all the cd-roms are there to get you back to factory specs and their backup telephone service is excellent (unlike NEC, long story). They also have other cd-roms for Sonic and the DELL experience the previous one if you wanna copy another disc (not that we would do such a thing) which makes DELL one of the leaders in pcs. one more thing i would like to mention is that i have bi-polar disorder so i had to start off using XP pro, a daunting experience after ten years of not being in front of a pc screen but here i am 4 years down the track navigating through it like a pro (well almost). Getting back to the ethernet issue, don't use an adapter if you can avoid it. i used to on my pc untill i was told i didn't need to. I could just plug straight into the LAN socket. See. I told you i was still learning but if you don't ask you don't learn so there's nothing to ashamed about. cheers Andrew. andrew peter collinsPosted: 08/12/2004 re: What is an Ethernet controller? as i own a DELL 2400 i knew about the LAN connecter on the back. the thing that amazes me the most is that some people who have this option still use an ethernet adapter to connect to the internet thus wasting a USB port in the process. i am running broadband cable so i just run the lead from the modem straight into the LAN socket and keep my USB ports free for other applications (printers scanners etc) and as for buying a passive hub (a glorified USB double adapter) just don't..please. i know this did not answer this guys question but if you have a LAN socket.....use it, especially if you're running broadband. the rule of thumb in all electronic systems is to minimize the length of all cables in any system and to eliminate where possible any inline processors. if you eliminate unneeded stuff you will improve the performance of your pc. cheers. davePosted: 01/12/2004 re: What is an Ethernet controller? Dell PC's usually come with seperate cd's to install the drivers after a clean install - Sound has it's own cd and the LAN driver is bundled with a heap of other drivers on a system cd
in total you should have about 4 installation cd's with DELL printed on them.
One is the O/S another Sound another is for Burning Software (if you have a burner) and another for the modem and another for the rest of the drivers. (they just had to be different!)
Cheers |