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I have a Dell Dimension 8400 Pentium4 - 3.0GHz Processor - 512MB - 40GB Hard Drive - CD Drive - Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet - Integrated Sound - Integrated Video with Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2

During the post test I am getting the following error:

Alert - Error initializing PCI Express Slot 1.

NIC failure

Strike F1 key to continue. Strike F2 key for setup.

Why am I getting a NIC error for PCI Express Slot 1 if NIC is onboard? Of course the NIC is not working. Do I have to install a stand alone NIC now? If so how to I get rid of the NIC alert that i am getting at POST time?

NemesisDB · Answer

pci-eslot 1 is probably integrated.  you can press F2 and turn the onboard NIC off in the bios.  if you're under warranty, dell will replace the board.

rca221 · Answer

Well PCI Express Slot 1 is actural a slot on the motherboard right next to the 3 white PCI Slots.

I did go into the setup and turn off the intergraded NIC, but I still getting the msg:

Alert - Error initializing PCI Express Slot 1.

NIC failure

Strike F1 key to continue. Strike F2 key for setup.

NemesisDB · Answer

sorry, that was really my only guess ... other than making sure the NIC isn't in the boot order.

DELL-Jimmy P · Answer

Try this : How do I resolve 'Alert! Error initializing PCI Express NIC bridge. Nic Failure' error on my Dell system?

NemesisDB · Answer

nice find :)

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