Hi Sundeep B,
I use a old PRECISION (M50) where i installed two different XP SP3 and also a WIN 7. I got the same results.
When i have tried 'ipconfig /all' i found my LAN connection "disconnected". The orange LED is of course always on. Only and only orange LED. I am sur that the cable is good because it was be checked on a another DELL.
My WLAN works fine and i am using it for replying your post. I did check again the BIOS and my LAN is "Enabled ".
All of the drivers are OK unless PCI MODEM (Other devices). Where may i find a good driver for this PCI MODEM ?
Here is its Hardware Id :
PCI\\VEN_8086&DEV_2486&SUBSYS_4D644243&REV_02
PCI\\VEN_8086&DEV_2486&SUBSYS_4D644243
PCI\\VEN_8086&DEV_2486&CC_070300
PCI\\VEN_8086&DEV_2486&CC_0703
And for my Ethernet device(3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet controller):
PCI\\VEN_1087&DEV_9200&SUBSYS_00D51028&REV_78
PCI\\VEN_1087&DEV_9200&SUBSYS_00D51028
PCI\\VEN_1087&DEV_9200&CC_020000
PCI\\VEN_1087&DEV_9200&CC_0200
As you know we have the LAN and MODEM ports on the left side of a M50.
That is why i am asking if there isn't a wiring problem just in this side of my M50.
I have even replaced the LAN daughter board with a very good one and i have the same results.
I am going maybe to check by myself this wiring but it is too difficult for me to disassemble the Modem+Ethernet module.
They seems be attached.
Where may i find please, a good guide to reach this point of this PRECISION ?
Thanks in advance for more assistance.