thank you could you point me in the proper direction for the drivers..
2 2010-10-30 06:43:17
Topic: new xp pro install wont see internet (4 replies, posted in Software)
new xp pro install wont see internet
i just loaded my laptop
Vaio PCG-FXA36 - PCG-971L with xp pro i had to reformat it..everything works fine but when i click explorer i get a pop up saying open choose the program you want to use to open this file
i know the ethernet card is good...i have no lite on the back of the laptop when ethernet cable is plugged in.could i be missing a driver?
in my devise manager there is a ? beside other devices,network controller and PCI Simple communications controller
so maybe i need chipset drivers for my sony notebook
maybe someone can help
i cant upload the everst report but here is some info if it comes in handy..
Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage Report Type Report Wizard
Computer XP
Generator kids
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2010-10-26
Time 18:27
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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name XP
User Name kids
Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 1000 MHz (10 x 100)
Motherboard Name Sony Corporation Q3-Project
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8363(A) Apollo KT133(A)
System Memory 512 MB (PC133 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/17/01)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
Display:
Video Adapter ATI RAGE Mobility (8 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Rage P/M Mobility
Multimedia:
Audio Adapter VIA AC'97 Audio Controller
Storage:
IDE Controller VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive HITACHI_DK23CA-20 (20 GB, 4200 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Disk Drive Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 USB Device (1921 MB, USB)
Optical Drive MATSHITA UJDA710 (DVD:8x, CD:8x/4x/24x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status FAIL
Partitions:
C: (FAT) 141 MB (140 MB free)
D: (FAT) 7 MB (7 MB free)
E: (FAT32) 18918 MB (17400 MB free)
Total Size 18.6 GB (17.1 GB free)
Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Peripherals:
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery
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[ BIOS ]
BIOS Properties:
Vendor Sony Corporation
Version R0107K5
Release Date 09/17/2001
Size 512 KB
Boot Devices Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, CD-ROM
Capabilities Flash BIOS, Shadow BIOS, Selectable Boot, EDD, BBS
Supported Standards DMI, APM, ACPI, PnP
Expansion Capabilities ISA, PCI, AGP, PCMCIA, USB
[ System ]
System Properties:
Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Product PCG-FXA36(UC)
Version 01
Serial Number 28329030-3107200
Universal Unique ID 37FE93C0-370411D4-88A50800-462E6412
Wake-Up Type Power Switch
[ Motherboard ]
Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Product Q3-Project
Version 1A
Serial Number 01234567-01234567
[ Chassis ]
Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer Sony Corporation
Version N/A
Serial Number R1458392
Asset Tag 971L00000000400000000002
Chassis Type Notebook
Boot-Up State Safe
Power Supply State Safe
Thermal State Safe
Security Status None
[ Memory Controller ]
Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method None
Error Correction None
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 70ns, 60ns
Supported Memory Types DIMM, SDRAM
Supported Memory Voltages 3.3V
Maximum Memory Module Size 256 MB
Memory Slots 2
[ Processors / Mobile AMD Athlon(tm) 4 ]
Processor Properties:
Manufacturer AuthenticAMD
Version Mobile AMD Athlon(tm) 4
External Clock 100 MHz
Maximum Clock 1000 MHz
Current Clock 1000 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 1.4 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation Socket A
[ Caches / L1 Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type Internal
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Back
Maximum Size 32 KB
Installed Size 32 KB
Supported SRAM Type Asynchronous, Burst, Pipeline Burst
Current SRAM Type Asynchronous
Socket Designation L1 Cache
[ Caches / L2 Cache ]
Cache Properties:
Type External
Status Enabled
Operational Mode Write-Through
Maximum Size 512 KB
Installed Size 256 KB
Supported SRAM Type Synchronous, Burst, Pipeline Burst
Current SRAM Type Synchronous
Socket Designation L2 Cache
[ Memory Modules / CN24 ]
Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation CN24
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Speed 70 ns, 60 ns
Installed Size 256 MB
Enabled Size 256 MB
[ Memory Modules / CN25 ]
Memory Module Properties:
Socket Designation CN25
Type DIMM, SDRAM
Speed 70 ns, 60 ns
Installed Size 256 MB
Enabled Size 256 MB
[ Memory Devices / CN24 ]
Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 256 MB
Total Width 32-bit
Data Width 32-bit
Device Locator CN24
Bank Locator Bank 0
[ Memory Devices / CN25 ]
Memory Device Properties:
Form Factor DIMM
Type DRAM
Type Detail Synchronous
Size 256 MB
Total Width 32-bit
Data Width 32-bit
Device Locator CN25
Bank Locator Bank 1
[ System Slots / 2 CardBus Slots ]
System Slot Properties:
Slot Designation 2 CardBus Slots
Type PC Card (PCMCIA)
Usage Empty
Data Bus Width 32-bit
[ Port Connectors / Primary IDE ]
Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator Primary IDE
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None
[ Port Connectors / Secondary IDE ]
Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator Secondary IDE
Internal Connector Type On-Board IDE
External Connector Type None
[ Port Connectors / FLOPPY ]
Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator FLOPPY
Internal Connector Type On-Board Floppy
External Connector Type None
[ Port Connectors / COM1 ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Serial Port XT/AT Compatible
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator COM1
External Connector Type DB-9 pin male
[ Port Connectors / IR ]
Port Connector Properties:
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator IR
External Connector Type Infrared
[ Port Connectors / Printer ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Parallel Port ECP/EPP
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Printer
External Connector Type DB-25 pin female
[ Port Connectors / KBD ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Keyboard Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator KBD
External Connector Type PS/2
[ Port Connectors / Mouse ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Mouse Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Mouse
External Connector Type PS/2
[ Port Connectors / CD_IN ]
Port Connector Properties:
Internal Reference Designator CD_IN
Internal Connector Type On-Board Sound Input from CD-ROM
External Connector Type None
[ Port Connectors / Game Port ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type Joystick Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator Game Port
External Connector Type DB-15 pin female
[ Port Connectors / MIC_IN ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator MIC_IN
External Connector Type RJ-11
[ Port Connectors / LINE_IN ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator LINE_IN
External Connector Type RJ-11
[ Port Connectors / LINE_OUT ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Connector Type None
External Reference Designator LINE_OUT
External Connector Type RJ-11
[ Port Connectors / FC ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type MIDI Port
Internal Reference Designator FC
External Connector Type None
[ Port Connectors / USB1 ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB1
External Connector Type None
[ Port Connectors / USB2 ]
Port Connector Properties:
Port Type USB
Internal Reference Designator USB2
External Connector Type None
[ On-Board Devices / ESS ES1980 Maestro3.COMM ]
On-Board Device Properties:
Description ESS ES1980 Maestro3.COMM
Type Sound
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CPU Properties:
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP
CPU Alias Palomino
CPU Stepping A5
CPUID CPU Name AMD Athlon(tm) Processor
CPUID Revision 00000662h
CPU Speed:
CPU Clock 999.83 MHz
CPU Multiplier 10.0x
CPU FSB 99.98 MHz (original: 133 MHz)
Memory Bus 133.31 MHz
CPU Cache:
L1 Code Cache 64 KB
L1 Data Cache 64 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB (On-Die, Full-Speed)
Motherboard Properties:
Motherboard ID <DMI>
Motherboard Name Sony Corporation Q3-Project
Chipset Properties:
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8363(A) Apollo KT133(A)
Memory Timings 3-3-3-6 (CL-RCD-RP-RAS)
SPD Memory Modules:
DIMM1 256 MB PC133 SDRAM (3.0-3-3-6 @ 133 MHz) (2.0-2-2-5 @ 100 MHz)
BIOS Properties:
System BIOS Date 09/17/01
Video BIOS Date 01/09/06
DMI BIOS Version R0107K5