TP Link PCI network adapter makes system hang

[aHumanCookiee]

hi i recently built a new computer and had problems with it freezing (http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2912140/cpu-motherboard.html#17202446)
and i have found when removing the wireless network adapter (tp link model tl-wn751nd) the system no longer freezes, however i need the wireless adapter in my system to be able to access the network as the router is downstairs, is there some kind of driver issue here as this is driving me insane or should i just go out and buy a little USB network adapter?

 

[Lutfij]

It will definitely be a driver issue as the device needs the drivers to communicate with the OS. In your situation though I'm curious is your installation of Windows 10 as you've stated on the previous thread based off the free upgrade path or a clean installation? The reason I ask is due to the fact that the activation code for a free installation of Windows 10 is bound to the hardware and onto the motherboard via UEFI so if any (minor or major)hardware changes are introduced the OS hangs or gives a black screen after BIOS splash screen.

Your "culprit" device is PCI based and I'm wondering if the interface has anything to do with it. According to Intel's chipset diagram

PCI support has been dropped and in the case of your motherboard the slot is powered off a third party controller.

Simple solution: You'd be best served by going with a USB powered wireless adapter/dongle for your desktop.