Asus ProArt X670E WiFi - Windows 11 Clean Install Issues

[ilc72]

I got a new system with the ProArt X670E WiFi, unfortunately trying to install a clean install from USB with the latest download, part way through the install when it needs a network connection it couldn’t identify the Intel i225 v3 Gb/E card. Ended up having to download and customise it using Windows Deployment Tools and Powershell to integrate the drivers from the Asus website.

Otherwise the board is an excellent choice with unique features such as integrated 10Gb/E from Aquantia and two USB4 ports with a genuine Thunderbolt controllers. Great review from Wendell at LevelOneTechs here.

 

[ilc72]

Intel i225 chips have been an ongoing problem for several years now. Unfortunately Asus uses them for all their latest motherboards. I would have gone with the ProArt or Hero for my latest build but I didn't want to run the risk of having non-functional or temperamental wifi. If it's working for you now you should be fine.

Once you get the driver loaded it’s fine, it is the i225-V3, but even the WiFi wouldn’t work out of the box. Looked in UniFi Network Manager and it was auto negotiating to 100Mb/E, tried forcing it to 1Gb/E. but that didn’t help! Otherwise 10Gb/E, Dual USB4, and proper PCI-E bifurcation.

 

[ilc72]

I had the same problem:

• On the “Oops, you’ve lost internet connection” or “Let’s connect you to a network” page, use the “Shift + F10” keyboard shortcut.
• In Command Prompt, type the OOBE\BYPASSNRO command to bypass network requirements on Windows 11 and press Enter.

Wish Google showed me that option when I looked lol