Where do I locate motherboard network drivers?

Users who have motherboards with on-board network cards may have issues with locating the proper drivers for their network card. Often users encounter issues with their on-board network card after the operating system has been reinstalled and the motherboard chipset drivers are not installed. To resolve this issue, try following the below steps.

Let Windows redetect drivers

If you have not recently reinstalled Microsoft Windows, it's possible that your network drivers are simply corrupt. Open Device Manager and remove all devices under Network Adapters and any Other devices. Once removed, reboot the computer and let Microsoft Windows re-detect the network drivers.

Motherboard chipset drivers

If your computer came with a Motherboard CD, install the chipset drivers from the CD and the network drivers if also available on the CD.

If you do not have a motherboard CD, obtain the motherboard chipset drivers from the motherboard manufacturer.

Network card drivers

If after installing the motherboard chipset drivers you continue to have issues, install the network drivers. We suggest you download the network drivers from the computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer.