When I try to install any version of the ethernet drivers, I get a "The name is already in use as either a service name or a service display name." error message. Already tried making sure onboard LAN was enabled in BIOS, and deleting all the greyed-out networking devices from the device manager.
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MSI P6N SLI - onboard LAN doesn't work
- Thread starter DSH
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According to Google it's not a common error message - usually not a good sign. Assuming this was a fresh Windows install, I might try a reformat/reinstall, and if the problem persists, RMA the board. If that's too much hassle, then install a PCI NIC or use a USB wireless stick if you have a wireless capable router.
It wasn't a fresh install, this is like my 3rd time repair installing winXP on this system. I don't think it's the board's fault, since Windows recognizes the hardware, it just complains when I try to install the drivers. I already have an NIC, but I want two, and I don't have an extra PCI slot. Maybe it'll work under Vista x64 when I upgrade to it...