I'm having an issue with my brand new computer, it has an Asus H81M-E and for some reason I can't seem to get the onboard NIC

[Scross1993]

I'm having an issue with my brand new computer, it has an Asus H81M-E and for some reason I can't seem to get the onboard NIC card to work. I don't know if one comes with this mobo but im pretty sure it does, but no matter what I do, no matter what drivers I install from the CD that it came with, nothing changed. This is really frustrating and want this issue resolved please! Bought computer from Digital Storm if that helps any. Thanks!

 

[Ahmadjon]

Go to control panel, device manager, network adapters and on a top right corner look for on/off icon
If it's disabled, turn it on

 

[Scross1993]

All I'm getting for network adapters is the netgear USB that im using in the meantime and PCIe GBE family controller, nothing else is showing up

 

[Hazle]

just so we're clear, you're not trying to connect wirelessly, are you? that motherboard doesn't come with a built in wireless adapter.

otherwise, have you tried downloading the up to date LAN driver instead from Asus?
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/H81ME/#support

 

[Scross1993]

I figured it didnt come with a wireless adapter, which is depressing, any suggestions for one though?

 

[Hazle]

well, if you're not experiencing any problems with that Netgear USB adapter, that. otherwise, getting one with an antenna is recommended. the more the antennas (antennae?), the better, i hear. i'd stick to usb over pci/pcie. at least that's easier to troubleshoot. as for brand, i really don't see a difference considering they all costs near the same.

if you want slightly better speeds & consistency, nothing beats a wired connection.

 

[plik]

Did you try updating the drivers?