LAN/NIC problem

[MarkHaysHarris777]

A couple of days ago, I tried it again, and lo and behold using the same modified Ethernet cable, that did now work earlier now works.  I know there was no little pixie that modified my board when it was packed away, so that only leaves software that changed.  That is why I don't believe it is a hardware issue.  But I am only talking in reference to the Ethernet connection, not whether it is connecting with gigabit or just fast Ethernet.  For my purposes, fast Ethernet works just fine for me.  But, if I choose to use this board as a server, then having a gigabit connection would be very critical.

hi clarkss12,  yes,  it will work with a modified cable. (my emphasis above)

The problem is, that it will NOT work if you replace the modified cable with a standard cable...  and your board is probablly working (like mine is) wonderfully at 100mb/s.

You have circumvented the problem with the 'hackyfix' work-around.  And if you're happy with that, then no problem.  But if you want the board (or need the board) to work in GbE mode, then you still have a problem, and that problem is in the hardware specific to the board.

edit: PS:  ... nothing changed on your board... the first time you tried the cable it may not have been seated properly, or you may have had another network snag of some sort, or your carrier may have had a problem...  but the software did not change on your board which made your modified cable start working.