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    Ethernet card compatibility?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by g.costanza, Dec 14, 2009.

  1. g.costanza

    g.costanza Notebook Enthusiast

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    I realize this is a notebook forum, but I figured I'd give you guys a shot at this :)
    What system would this card be compatilbe with? It certainly didn't work on my 32-bit eMachines desktop PC. It was about 1/2" too long for the slot :/

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    g.costanza Notebook Enthusiast

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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What's the make and model of the card?
     
    Shyster1, Dec 14, 2009
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    g.costanza Notebook Enthusiast

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    No name is on it. The end with the connector says DATA ACT/LNK 100TX.
    I see PN 19K5544 on it. It is too long for the PCI slot in my PC. Is it for 64 bit?
     
    g.costanza, Dec 15, 2009
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    g.costanza Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nevermind :)

    "IBM 19K5544 Intel Pro/100 Ethernet Adapter PCI 64-Bit 5V RJ45"
     
    g.costanza, Dec 15, 2009
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    what was your first clue? googling some of the info on the sticky label?
     
    newsposter, Dec 15, 2009
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    Same like trying to find a lock for a key instead of a more logical key for the lock !
    From where did you get this ill fitting component? Better answer can be had from the source itself
     
    Bustor Williams, Dec 16, 2009
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    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    low profile, IBM server gigabit nic--pretty rare part
     
    gerryf19, Dec 16, 2009
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    Yeah, 64-bit PCI slots aren't very common in consumer systems, unless you have an old server board lying around, you probably won't get it to work.
     
    Davabled, Dec 17, 2009
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    spam spam spam wonderful spam, lovely spam!!!!!
     
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