I bet ya'll can't figure this one out...

[GRunyon]

After messing around with my motherboard's (Abit IS7) BIOS settings, overclocking it to what I always do, I seemed to have lost my DSL connection (via my integrated ethernet connection), windows claims a cable is unplugged. Now, every other computer in my home network can get online so I know its now the network. I have also tried setting the BIOS to optimal settings, Failsafe settings, flashing the BIOS, re-installing widnows, using the CD to install the network drivers, and disabling the device/re-enabling it. Windows XP claims that the device is working properly, and recognises the ethernet device by it's proper name. I am starting to believe that maybe a wire in the wall is messed up in my bedroom... ill have to try setting it up downstairs today. I also plan on just throwing in a PCI ethernet card just so I can play some SWG. :giddy:

But.... anything else you think it can be? Ever happen to you?

 

[Eric Legge]

Overclocking overclocks the PCI bus, so perhaps the Ethernet card doesn't like the extent to which it is overclocked. Try using theproper clocking settings.

 

[kirock]

I thought he said he set his BIOS back to Failsafe settings, so the OCing would be gone, but that was a good point. Can you replace the cable from the PC Lan port to the wall LAN socket? Do you see 2 lights on the cable port when you plug into the mobo? My 2nd connection which goes up to the kids PC does this to me sometimes. I just wiggle the crap out of it and eventually I get it again. Happens every few weeks. I know I need to replace the end connector but keep forgetting to borrow a crimper tool from work IT dept. If you replace the LAN cable from your PC you'll need a crossover cable.

 

[SNGX1275]

You can 'break' devices by overclocking. I bet he fried his ethernet controller, thats ok though. Putting a regular PCI card in rather than onboard shouldn't cost more than $10, really it shouldn't cost more than $5 if you've got a friend or a computer shop near by. I'll sell you one of mine for $15 + Shipping

 

[GRunyon]

Yea I have tried a different cable and I have also wiggled it around alot.

I have about 6 of thos ethernet cards aqt home, I will try one as soon as school lets out.