ASRock z68 Extreme3 Gen3 - Ethernet troubles?

[WashuR]

I attempted to build my new computer some three weeks ago. Needless to say, after everything was hooked up and running smoothly, I decided to plug in my ethernet cord into my Motherboard and after 30 minutes of fiddling around with it, I still had no internet. I decided to install the drivers and I noticed that Windows wasn't reading the disc, I checked the tray via computer and it said there was no disc inside the tray.

Keep in mind I have a stock 2005 Hard Drive and that's all there really is that is stock on this computer. I would guess that you'd need to install the drivers but how could I with Windows not recognizing it? Anyone have any help? I really want to avoid spending another few hours getting everything in shape and have this issue come up again. Thanks.

 

[dummos]

check the sata connections to your dvd drive or the drive may be faulty itself.
i actually installed my extreme 3 gen3 without a dvd drive at all by copying the entire disc contents to a usb on my laptop then plugging the usb into the gen 3 note. if you do this keep in mind to use the usb 2.0 port as the usb 3.0 driver installation is on the disc i found

 

[WashuR]

check the sata connections to your dvd drive or the drive may be faulty itself.
i actually installed my extreme 3 gen3 without a dvd drive at all by copying the entire disc contents to a usb on my laptop then plugging the usb into the gen 3 note. if you do this keep in mind to use the usb 2.0 port as the usb 3.0 driver installation is on the disc i found

I was actually thinking it may have been a faulty connection but I highly doubt it. As for my DVD drive, I rarely use it but when I do, it's always performed except that one night.