problem adding pci network card

[stephiepea]

hi all,

i wasnt sure where to put this post, so i'm sorry if this is the wrong place!

I'm having real problems adding a pci network card to my pc, and was hoping that someone here could shed some light on the problem. the problem is that the computer refuses to boot when the network card is installed in the slot. It gets all the way to just before the login in Vista, and then seems to freeze, and the monitor shows that the input has been lost.

I have tried this with 3 standard generic network cards all in the same slot, all with the same problem. The mobo only has two pci slots, the other is being used by a tv card.

The specs are:
q6600
P5Q Pro
4870
Vista Business 64

The computer boots fine in safe mode with the network card in, and it seems to install the card (or at least it is shown in device manager).

Any suggestions would be greatfully received!

cheers!

 

[95thrifles]

Have you tried removing the TV card and using the network card in that slot, see if it boots? At first I was thinking dead slot but if safe mode is ok then its possibly an IRQ conflict or something, but must admit Im not 100% up on this area so other than suggesting it as a possible reason, I cant help you solve it. I remember years ago you could set the IRQ's in BIOS (I think) though dont think Ive seen it on any newer BIOSes, sry