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have uninstalled and installed the ethernet controller hardware thru the wizard multiple times without being able to get the driver to upload. have scanned the cpu with the installation disk and thru dell for drivers, but cannot find any. i am running windows xp. error code is 28 under properties. any assistance would be great. thanks.
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Posted November 26th, 2009 06:00
What operating system do you have? Windows XP or Vista 32 bit? The code 28 means no driver is installed.
There is an Intel ethernet driver listed on the E310 downloads for XP, but not for Vista. However, I have the same Intel chipset and eithernet hardware in my E510 and the XP driver is working OK in Vista 32 bit.
But, getting into this, did you do a reinstall? On a reinstall, after installing Windows you MUST install the Intel Chipset drivers BEFORE installing most device drivers, including the eithernet driver. One of the main things the chipset drivers do is define (identify) the devices on or attached to the motherboard. If the device is not defined then the drivers will not install as they cannot find the device.
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Posted November 26th, 2009 12:00
thank you for the reply. i am running windows xp and i did a reinstall. chipsets were uploaded in proper order with all hardware devices recognized, to include the ethernet controller. in the hardware scan, the controller is coming up, but is not active. if you know, which driver listed under e310 downloads is the correct one?
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Posted December 5th, 2009 04:00
just wanted to thank you for your help. the driver worked and my system is back up to 100%.
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Posted November 26th, 2009 15:00
THIS is the driver to download, from the Dell downloads.
Also, check the BIOS (F2 Setup at bootup) and make sure the "Integrated NIC Controller" is set to "ON".