HP Dx2250 HP Compaq dx2250 Business PC, Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 147

Table D-12, Network controller stops working without apparent cause.

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Table D-12 Solving Network Problems (continued) Network controller stops working without apparent cause. Cause Solution The files containing the network drivers are corrupted. Download the network drivers from http://www.hp.com and reinstall them. The cable is not securely connected. Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the network connector and that the other end of the cable is securely attached to the correct device. The network controller is defective. Replace the network controller. New network card will not boot. Cause Solution New network card may be defective or may not meet industry- Install a working, industry-standard NIC, or change the boot standard specifications. sequence to boot from another source. Cannot connect to network server when attempting Remote System Installation. Cause Solution The network controller is not configured properly. Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present, and that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for your NIC. System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. Cause Unprogrammed EEPROM. Solution Contact HP. ENWW Solving Network Problems 141

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Network controller stops working without apparent cause.
Cause
Solution
The files containing the network drivers are corrupted.
Download the network drivers from
and
reinstall them.
The cable is not securely connected.
Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the network
connector and that the other end of the cable is securely
attached to the correct device.
The network controller is defective.
Replace the network controller.
New network card will not boot.
Cause
Solution
New network card may be defective or may not meet industry-
standard specifications.
Install a working, industry-standard NIC, or change the boot
sequence to boot from another source.
Cannot connect to network server when attempting Remote System Installation.
Cause
Solution
The network controller is not configured properly.
Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present,
and that the Remote System Installation Server contains the
NIC drivers for your NIC.
System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM.
Cause
Solution
Unprogrammed EEPROM.
Contact HP.
Table D-12
Solving Network Problems (continued)
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Solving Network Problems
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