Article ID: 000057785 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 10/05/2022

Why Are the Intel® Network Adapters Not Letting System Boot?

Environment

Intel® Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter. Intel® Network Server adapters.

BUILT IN - ARTICLE INTRO SECOND COMPONENT
Summary

Steps to test the boot issues related to the Ethernet adapters.

Description

When the adapter is connected on the PCI port the system is not booting nor being detected.

Resolution

Troubleshooting steps:

  1. With the power cable disconnected from the computer, remove the network adapter add-in card.
  2. Test the system with a different add-in card to test if the system boots fine.
  3. Then reinstall the affected card to confirm if the issue is still happening.

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