Re: EX58-UD5 Problem
I have also had lan problems from day one. I have a EX58-EXTREME, which also uses the Realtek 8111D chip. I installed Vista-64 first, then added OpenSUSE 11.1. The lans would vanish on about 2 out of 3 boots. Once they vanished even SMART LAN wouldn't show them after a RESET. The only way to recover is to power-down, unplug (or switch off) power supply. For me it takes 10 seconds before the light on the motherboad goes out. I then wait another 5 seconds, plug in the power supply. Then 1 out 3 boots will work with the LANs back to normal.
I fixed the problem by downloading from REALTEK (http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...DownTypeID=3#2) the latest drivers, which were at the time the ones dated 11/10/2008. These drivers fixed the problem under Vista-64, but the problem remains under SUSE 11.1.
Interestingly the problem came back to Vista-64 the next day. Windows update had reloaded the old (defective) drivers (10/03/2008)! Don't let Windows load what it thinks are better drivers! after reloading the 11/10/2008 drivers Vista-64 was again fine LAN-wise. Linux still only working on some power-ups.
Upon looking at the Realtek website while verifying the link address I noticed that Realtek has released new drivers dated 12.31.08! Maybe the new one will fix this problem under linux! You've gotta respect them releasing new drivers on New Years Eve. Clearly they are addressing some problems.
I hope this helps anyone else who has this problem. I'm glad it wasn't just me.
UPDATE: Installing the 12.31.08 package from Realtek borked my system! I had to do a restore. I'd advise caution for anyone who tries it. I'll look into the issue more tomorrow.
I have also had lan problems from day one. I have a EX58-EXTREME, which also uses the Realtek 8111D chip. I installed Vista-64 first, then added OpenSUSE 11.1. The lans would vanish on about 2 out of 3 boots. Once they vanished even SMART LAN wouldn't show them after a RESET. The only way to recover is to power-down, unplug (or switch off) power supply. For me it takes 10 seconds before the light on the motherboad goes out. I then wait another 5 seconds, plug in the power supply. Then 1 out 3 boots will work with the LANs back to normal.
I fixed the problem by downloading from REALTEK (http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...DownTypeID=3#2) the latest drivers, which were at the time the ones dated 11/10/2008. These drivers fixed the problem under Vista-64, but the problem remains under SUSE 11.1.
Interestingly the problem came back to Vista-64 the next day. Windows update had reloaded the old (defective) drivers (10/03/2008)! Don't let Windows load what it thinks are better drivers! after reloading the 11/10/2008 drivers Vista-64 was again fine LAN-wise. Linux still only working on some power-ups.
Upon looking at the Realtek website while verifying the link address I noticed that Realtek has released new drivers dated 12.31.08! Maybe the new one will fix this problem under linux! You've gotta respect them releasing new drivers on New Years Eve. Clearly they are addressing some problems.
I hope this helps anyone else who has this problem. I'm glad it wasn't just me.
UPDATE: Installing the 12.31.08 package from Realtek borked my system! I had to do a restore. I'd advise caution for anyone who tries it. I'll look into the issue more tomorrow.
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