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I have this error when starting up a computer (HP Compaq nx9030): "104-unsupported wireless network device detected. System halted. Remove device and restart."
What could be the cause of this error? What can be done to remove it? Thank you

Jeff_Music_Man · Accepted Answer

I clarify my response:

This error message means that there is a wifi card (mini-pci) in the computer that is not on the "whitelist" of accepted cards by the machine's BIOS.

Either this card was added, and it is enough to physically remove it: the computer will work, without the built-in wifi, which will then need to be replaced with a pc-card adapter, for example.

Or this card was in place and working, thanks to a special version of the BIOS. In which case, it was sufficient to update the BIOS for the card to simultaneously (re-)become a "foreign" card rejected by the system. Therefore, it would be necessary to reinstall this special version of the BIOS compatible with the card, if it existed...

I myself have this problem, having purchased a Broadcom card that is not compatible with my HP-Compaq nc6120, and I am actually looking for the recipe to "hack" the BIOS to avoid the infamous "error 104" when I try to install the wireless card...

Charly25 · Answer

Hello "unsupported wireless network device"= unsupported wireless network device.  Did you add new hardware? -- We'll drink milk the day the cows eat hops!

tonguim · Answer

No Wi-Fi card is currently connected to the machine; I don't know if anyone tried to install one before the problem appeared.

Upon starting the computer, I get the following message: "Press <f1> to continue, <f10> to setup"; when I press F1, I receive the message "104-unsupported wireless network device detected. System halted. Remove device and restart." When I press F10, I enter the setup.
In the setup, I chose to load the default options, but to no avail.</f10></f1>

Jeff_Music_Man · Answer

It must be a mini-PCI card that "someone" (?) thought they could "install," and that needs to be removed, unless a compatible BIOS version is obtained for the card physically installed.

Viking · Answer

Same for me, I wanted to install a Mini PCI Atheros card on my Compaq M2000 laptop, same symptoms, I put the original card back.

Dominique · Answer

Your card is indeed not whitelisted.  I found a post about the trick that solves this problem:  http://www.slyunix.org/astuce/astuce.php?a_id=227

makina · Answer

Hello, I have a Wi-Fi problem too, but not the same. My computer says the Wi-Fi is on, but the light indicates otherwise. I also tried to turn it on and off using the button, but it doesn't work, and even clicking on "turn off" doesn't respond. If you could reply please.

almodovar · Answer

Hello,Please, my problem is that I just formatted my HP Compaq xn9030 laptop, and I have desperately started looking for the sound driver. Please kindly guide me on how to download it.Thank youemail: press12com@gmail.com

Dominique · Answer

Hello Aldomovar,

I desperately searched for the driver for you.

It took me 2 minutes on Google:

https://www8.hp.com/us/en/search/search-results.html?lang=fr&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&qt=nx9030&la=fr&cc=fr

Don't despair ;-)

nemesis · Answer

Hello,  I have a big problem: I accidentally pressed the button that disables the Wi-Fi and I can't remember which button reactivates the Wi-Fi   Thank you in advance for your responses

KRATOS · Answer

I JUST FORMATTED MY HP COMPAQ NC6000 PC BUT I CAN'T FIND THE APPROPRIATE DRIVER FOR THE BASE SYSTEM DEVICE
I don't have the installation CD since I bought it second-hand
thank you for helping me because I'm really struggling

pipas · Answer

On your hard drive, you must have the hidden partition with the complete restoration of your PC.
When you started your formatting procedure, you surely saw that you had 2 partitions?
Unless you formatted your entire hard drive, your configuration is still on there, in the second partition (smaller, about 10 GB).

didiercompaq · Answer

Hello I am buying even a used nx 9010 See you Didier

linubrik · Answer

hi  I tested the PC on Linux Ubuntu 7.0 and it immediately recognized the built-in Wi-Fi, long live Windows!!!

Calion · Answer

Hello everyone,

I just received an HP/Compaq 6820s that works well on Vista. After finding all the XP drivers for this model (on the HP site), I formatted and loaded an image of a perfectly functional XP Pro. Surprise on reboot, the infamous error 104: "Unsupported wireless network device detected"...
Especially since it's the original Wifi card! :(
I go into the BIOS and disable this card. The PC boots normally (but no Wifi, of course...).
Updating the BIOS doesn't change anything.
I install all the HP drivers (chipset, VGA, audio, LAN, etc.) but mostly, and not believing it would help, I also install a package titled: "Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology".
Reboot: miracle, it works with the built-in Wifi enabled.

In fact, it seems that the BIOS looks for a trace of this software installed on the hard drive to allow booting if the Wifi is enabled!

That really annoyed me!! but well, it works. Thanks HP for these lovely protections.

See you soon
Calion

mel · Answer

I have the same problem with a Compaq; I just bought it and we haven't messed with it at all! I don't know anything about computers, so everything you say is gibberish to me! But from what I've read on this forum, I find it strange that I have to buy a Wi-Fi card when it's the original one, right?

knibalpit · Answer

Hello everyone,
I had the same problem with a Toshiba laptop
A very simple trick that saved my life.
_ unplug the laptop from the power source
_ remove the battery
_ hold the power button down for more than two minutes (random time, that's how long I held it)
_ put the battery back in
_ turn the laptop on

I hope this helps you
See you soon
Knibalpit

quake · Answer

I had the same problem, my HP EliteBook 8530w gave me this error (104 Wi-Fi device..), don’t reinstall the BIOS right away, you can follow the method from knibalpit (this worked very well for me)!

_ unplug the laptop from the power source
_ remove the battery
_ press and hold the power button for more than two minutes (random time, that’s how long I held it)
_ reinsert the battery
_ turn on the laptop

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