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    Gateway P-7805U build-in network adapter

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by samsung172x, Nov 10, 2009.

  1. samsung172x

    samsung172x Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All, i'm quite new here. Just a quick question about the build in network adapter on my 7805U.

    This laptop has a build in Marvell Yukon PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet adapter.
    Is there anyway i can buy a Intel Pro 1000 Gigabit adapter and replace the Marvell Yukong inside (or maybe as another additional adapter)? any help would be appreciate. many thanks. :D
     
    samsung172x, Nov 10, 2009
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  2. GilmourD

    GilmourD Notebook Consultant

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    I'm 99.9% sure that the Ethernet adapter is integrated into the motherboard of the system.

    What makes you want to replace the adapter?
     
    GilmourD, Nov 11, 2009
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    andy A Notebook Consultant

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    andy A, Nov 11, 2009
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    samsung172x Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks for the reply guys. i guess i have no other option but to replace my laptop.

    re GilmourD, i want to use Vmware esx server on this laptop for practice and the marvell yukon is not on their HCL.
     
    samsung172x, Nov 11, 2009
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  5. JohnWhoTwo

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    Isn't there a PCMCIA adapter or something else that might work?
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Nov 11, 2009
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