Inspiron 600m NIC not recognized. Please Help!!!!

Question

I recently did a full wipe and reload on one of our computers, a Dell Inspiron 600m. I have installed all of the drivers, but i can not get the integrated network card to recognize. Device Manager doesnt show that it even exists. The wireless controller works just fine, but the built in port doesnt show up. This is getting very frustrating.

Please help.

Thanks
David

volcano11 · Answer

Did you install the chipset drivers as the first drivers installed after reinstallation of Windows? Without the chipset drivers, Windows will not be able to recognize or install drivers for many other devices. Once the chipset drivers are installed you need to install the drivers for your network adapter, video adapter, audio adapter, and modem.

Steve

Jedidavid · Answer

Yeah the chipset drivers were the first ones i put on. Still no luck.

volcano11 · Answer

There are two possible ethernet controllers that were shipped with the 600m. The Broadcom 440 10//100 and the Broadcom 5700 Gigabit controller. Which one do you have and are you sure you are installing the drivers for the correct one.

Steve

Jedidavid · Answer

Yeah I have the broadcom 440, and i have done the installer for the drivers for it. The computer just doesnt show that there is an ethernet controller there. It shows the wireless card, but not the standard one.

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Inspiron 600m NIC not recognized. Please Help!!!!

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