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    ethernet controller

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by pbm777, Jun 6, 2007.

  1. pbm777

    pbm777 Newbie

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    I have a toshiba satellite A205-S4537, it came with Vista but my other software wont work so I reloaded windows XP Pro. I have worked around and found every driver except 1. I am in need of a driver for which my device manager is calling Ethernet Controller. I am thinking this is the 10/100 which is built in to the laptop since it is the only thing not working at this time. Can some one give me a link so I dont have to put this thing on my driveway and run over it a few times :]

    thanks

    PBM
     
    pbm777, Jun 6, 2007
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  2. nquach

    nquach Notebook Consultant

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    Ethernet is another word for network card or controller. Look up the model number on Toshiba.com and download the appropriate driver for you OS. It's probably available for both XP and Vista.
     
    nquach, Jun 6, 2007
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    pbm777 Newbie

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    I am not sure you have been to Toshiba's site lately, but most of there drivers they have are just for vista. Although I have been able to use some of them with success I have had no luck when it comes to this controller. For the model # I have [A205-S4537] they offer 3 choices a Marvell Yukon Ethernet Lan Driver, I tried it and it did nothing for me, a Athero’s Mini-PCI Wireless Lan, which is corrupt. And a Intel 802.11 A/B/G/N PCLE mini card driver. The wireless is working fine. I just need the driver that will fire up my wired internet connection. Any suggestions?

    Thanks
    PBM777
     
    pbm777, Jun 6, 2007
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  4. nquach

    nquach Notebook Consultant

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    nquach, Jun 6, 2007
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did you try to install the Vista driver? It might work for XP.

    If it is a Marvell Yukon Gigabit card, then you can find drivers from Marvell site as well.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 6, 2007
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  6. pbm777

    pbm777 Newbie

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    Nquach you came through with the driver, I thank you very much. Notebook is up and running with windows XP Pro with evrything working great. Bill gates you gives me a headache, and any major supplier ie [dell, toshiba ect] that dosent give the person buying the product a choice of which OS they want. Come back in 1 year and maybe we can talk vista.....:]
    thanks again Nquach you rock.............
    pbm777
     
    pbm777, Jun 7, 2007
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  7. dimiboy

    dimiboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    are your media keys and FN keys working on xp?
     
    dimiboy, Nov 18, 2007
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    Im not sure of the one I need can you please tell me what one worked for you?
    Im having the same problem finding the ethernet controller driver ...

    Thank You
     
    whatj, Dec 14, 2007
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    dude, YOU bought the computer. wtf does bill gates have to do with anything.

    what are you, 14?
     
    NotebookYoozer, Dec 14, 2007
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  10. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I don't think he can hear you as he hasn't been back here since June. :rolleyes:
     
    Padmé, Dec 14, 2007
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