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Ethernet doesn't work, PRO4 mobo flashes yellow and has solid red lights when I plug in my ethernet cable.

FINLAYTIGHE

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My PRO4 mobo is flashing yellow light, and solid red when I plug my ethernet cable in. When I go on to my PC, it says no connections available, and it has a red cross through the internet symbol. I don't have a wi-fi card, so this is my only connection to the internet.

Does anyone know what the problem is?

Thanks,

Fin
 
Solution
Did you never think to look in Device Manager before posting? If no network adapter is listed there but you do see "unknown device" error (question-mark), you probably just need to re-install the network driver from ASRock's website:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Pro4/?cat=Download

However, if no network adapter and no error is listed in Device Manager, the network adapter has most likely failed so you'll have to install a new one (network card) in a spare PCI slot.

Did you never think to look in Device Manager before posting? If no network adapter is listed there but you do see "unknown device" error (question-mark), you probably just need to re-install the network driver from ASRock's website:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z77%20Pro4/?cat=Download

However, if no network adapter and no error is listed in Device Manager, the network adapter has most likely failed so you'll have to install a new one (network card) in a spare PCI slot.

 
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