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    Desktop Network Adapter/Drivers How to find!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Lavitz, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. Lavitz

    Lavitz Notebook Evangelist

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    hey, guys i have a desktop with no Ethernet controller drivers, multimedia controler drivers, pci modem drivers or usb controller drivers. But it has 1394 network adapter driver. So what should i do to get those other drivers on the computer ? I don't know how to find out with ethernet controller drive it has to get those drivers from the internet .

    Also the way the computer connects to the internet is by usb wireless adapter which..... sometimes comes on but now it never comes on Why ? Its the Zonet Zew2502 card. Please shine some light on my problems - Thanks !
     
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    Visit the motherboard manufacturer website.
     
    kegobeer, Nov 13, 2008
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  3. Lavitz

    Lavitz Notebook Evangelist

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    How do I find the motherboard model number ? Without having to open the computer or installing everest / other application. I can't find what motherboard is in from device manager since I guess its not a device.

    Thanks
     
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    This is a desktop - just open the case and look around on the motherboard.
     
    kegobeer, Nov 13, 2008
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    I'm sure you can find something in System Information or DirectX diagnostic or whatever gives you some information. If you bought the computer in-store, just search for the model of the computer. If it was custom built, you should know which mobo is inside.
     
    livesoft, Nov 13, 2008
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    cpuz will list what motherboard you have and does not need to be installed.
     
    theriko, Nov 14, 2008
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