Re: [MBZ] OT: Re: Computer question
On Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:31:00 -0400 "Gerry Archer" wrote: > On Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:33:30 -0600 Craig wrote: > > > What model is the NIC you intend on using? I'll need that to see what > > kind of connector it has. > > I'm looking at an Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter - PCI - 1 x > RJ-45 - 10/100/1000Base-T - Internal modem, but there are several RJ45 > NICs available; both with the long and short connectors. > http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/Networking-Products/Network-Interface-Adapters-NIC/Ethernet-Adapters/Intel/result.aspx?w=N71&b=INT You want to use the Intel EXPI9301CT NIC. It has a PCIe x1 connector, which will mate with the PCIe x1 slots in your motherboard. It comes in two flavors, Retail (with manual and registration card) https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Intel-Gigabit-CT-Desktop-Adapter-network-adapter/1532137.aspx $39.99 Bulk packaged (board only) https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Intel-Gigabit-CT-Desktop-Adapter-network-adapter/1732523.aspx $34.99 The other choices on the page you cited either have edge connectors that won't fit or are MUCH more expensive than you need or both. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Re: Computer question
wrote: A friends Dell P6754yPC desktop computer won't connect to the internet. I fixed the TCP/IP but now Window7 says the rj45 modem is bad (the wireless modem works okay). There's a lot of lightning in this area that often takes out internal modems. Craig wrote: It is surprising that the lightning would take out the network interface card (NIC) on a computer instead of the DSL modem. Gerry: Lightning transients (not true lightning strikes) do strange things. Sometimes the DSL modem is damaged; other times it only has to be reset; other times it will blow the fuses in the surge suppressor if the RJ11 line is fused. Does this friend have the proper surge arresting stuff? G: Not sure. Friend works for SIL and SIL brought me the computer. Craig: What model is the NIC you intend on using? I'll need that to see what kind of connector it has. G: I'm looking at an Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter - PCI - 1 x RJ-45 - 10/100/1000Base-T - Internal modem, but there are several RJ45 NICs available; both with the long and short connectors. http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/Networking-Products/Network-Interface-Adapters-NIC/Ethernet-Adapters/Intel/result.aspx?w=N71&b=INT The computer motherboard lists these slots: 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card 3 PCI Express x1 slots 1 PCI Express x1 minicard slot The Intel modems description says: Compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 full-height and low-profile PCI Express slots Craig: From this, it appears that plugging the modem in one of the 3 PCI Express x1 slots would work. From your descriptions, though, I'm not entirely convinced. G: Okay. Thanks. Gerry .. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3222/6179 - Release Date: 09/19/13 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Re: Computer question
Sounds like you had something between a lightning strike and a transient lightning strike. Around here, which is one of the two "lightning capitals" of the world (a place in South Africa is the other), we call it a transient strike if there are no burn marks on the damaged appliances or wiring, and a strike if there are. The single strike we had showed many burn marks and a destroyed plastic conduit elbow. Gerry From: "Brian Toscano" yeah that's kind of weird. lightning once struck a pole outside my house and the strangest things went out.. NIC card on my computer, router, top 1" of my TV, aux relay in my stereo and the lutron light dimmers... On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM, Craig wrote: On Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:53:12 -0400 "Gerry Archer" wrote: > A friends Dell P6754yPC desktop computer won't connect to the > internet. I fixed the TCP/IP but now Window7 says the rj45 modem is > bad (the wireless modem works okay). There's a lot of lightning in > this area that often takes out internal modems. It is surprising that the lightning would take out the network interface card (NIC) on a computer instead of the DSL modem. Does this friend have the proper surge arresting stuff? > Since the rj45 modem is part of the motherboard, I'm wondering if I can > simply use an Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter - PCI - 1 x RJ-45 - > 10/100/1000Base-T - Internal modem or equivalent? This computer is > connected to a DSL modem. What model is the NIC you intend on using? I'll need that to see what kind of connector it has. > 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card > 3 PCI Express x1 slots > 1 PCI Express x1 minicard slot > > Modem description says: > > Compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 full-height and low-profile PCI > Express slots From this, it appears that plugging the modem in one of the 3 PCI Express x1 slots would work. From your descriptions, though, I'm not entirely convinced. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Re: Computer question
yeah that's kind of weird. lightning once struck a pole outside my house and the strangest things went out.. NIC card on my computer, router, top 1" of my TV, aux relay in my stereo and the lutron light dimmers... On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM, Craig wrote: > On Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:53:12 -0400 "Gerry Archer" > wrote: > > > A friends Dell P6754yPC desktop computer won't connect to the > > internet. I fixed the TCP/IP but now Window7 says the rj45 modem is > > bad (the wireless modem works okay). There's a lot of lightning in > > this area that often takes out internal modems. > > It is surprising that the lightning would take out the network interface > card (NIC) on a computer instead of the DSL modem. > > Does this friend have the proper surge arresting stuff? > > > > Since the rj45 modem is part of the motherboard, I'm wondering if I can > > simply use an Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter - PCI - 1 x RJ-45 - > > 10/100/1000Base-T - Internal modem or equivalent? This computer is > > connected to a DSL modem. > > What model is the NIC you intend on using? I'll need that to see what > kind of connector it has. > > > > 1 PCI Express x16 slot for graphics card > > 3 PCI Express x1 slots > > 1 PCI Express x1 minicard slot > > > > Modem description says: > > > > Compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 full-height and low-profile PCI > > Express slots > > From this, it appears that plugging the modem in one of the 3 PCI Express > x1 slots would work. From your descriptions, though, I'm not entirely > convinced. > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
