Built in ethernet - switching ID

bazzabear

bazzabear

bazzabear

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This is a bit of a weird one. My motherboard has a built in ethernet port, which is an Intel 82579V Gigabit network connection.

Occasionally when I start up the computer, it will instead be identified in device manager as an 82579LM, and will not work. It shows with the little exclamation mark symbol next to it saying it isn't working.
If I right click anything in device manager, and choose scan for hardware changes, it immediately re-identifies correctly, and works fine.

I've tried making sure the drivers are fully up to date, but still happening.
 
Sorry for the delayed response, had a hectic few weeks!

Thanks for the advice. I have given it a try - also had to uninstall the Intel network connections software before it would allow me to re-install the lot.

I will let the forum know after a few restarts whether it seems to have done the trick.
 
Unforetunately, the re-install has not done the trick.

I haven't yet dared the Bios update. It's an Asus P8Z68-V, and has different Bios files listed for XP and Vista, and for 7 and 8 - but nothing listed against windows 10. Knowing horror stories about Bios flashing being very delicate and prone to lunching your mobo, I'm a bit reluctant...
 
The ethernet port you mean?

I'm only using it because my wireless connection is also a bit dodgy (occasionally ping to the router will be terrible, and the router has to be reset). It seems like whatever method I want to use, I sometimes have to reset something when I turn my computer on!

I'm about to move house anyway, and will sort out the router one way or the other then (I've hesitated in case it's because there's some form of interference where I am currently). I will have to use wireless at the new house, because the internet socket is in the dining room of all places. :rolleyes:
 
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