Network Controller Driver

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Hello,

I just bought a new computer where the drivers still needed to be installed. The installation disc for the motherboard detected all the missing drivers and installed them, except for one which I have no idea about. It's a "network controller" for which I can't find the associated driver. My motherboard with Wi-Fi antenna (MSI PRO-Z790-A-MAX-WIFI) doesn't detect the surrounding networks and I think that's the missing piece. However, I downloaded and installed the driver from the official site corresponding to the model, but nothing changes. https://fr.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-A-WIFI/support#driver

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13 answers

  1. Contributor

    Hello A.M.,

    And clicking on "update the driver" doesn't work?

    See on the right ==>

    "I downloaded and installed the driver": Did you properly select the right one?

    Lan Drivers for example...(I can't put the direct link) for the network.



    Regards!


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    1. Thank you for your response!

      Honestly, I don't recall a single time when the "Update Driver" button actually worked for any device.

      Yes, I installed the Intel Wifi driver, but it doesn't clearly appear in the device list, even though the process says "installed successfully." I feel like something's off.

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      1. Contributor

        Sorry but I can't see anymore! Wait for someone else to come forward...
        Good luck!

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    2. Contributor

      hi A.M.

      take the opportunity to register your motherboard for > additional support <

      you have installed the DRIVER UPDATE TOOL (to complete the installation)

      you have internet with the RJ45 cable => to start a search on the MSI website

      the last resort will be WiFi otherwise

      @+


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      1. I do have internet with an RJ45, but I don't understand the phrase "the last resort will be Wi-Fi." I actually don't have that Wi-Fi.

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        1. Contributor

          Re

          I suspected it = no WiFi

          I don't know if you received a CD of drivers and utilities that came with the motherboard ??

          THE DRIVER UPDATE UTILITY would be on it, and if you don't have it, it's on this >page< under Utilities

          It will be the file MSI-Center.zip => on C:/ you create a folder "MSI-Center" (if you don't have one), you will unzip the downloaded file and double-click on the executable file

          @+

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      2. hi

        post 1 screenshot of your device manager ==> click here

        is the pc running W10 or W11 in 64bits?

        see you


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        1. Moderator

          Hello,

          Windows key + X
          Device Manager

          Post the hardware ID of the --> network controller

          Example image:

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          1. Here it is:

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        2. I had a hard time understanding your problem. In fact, your RJ45 is working and it's the WIFI that isn't working. First, you can start by trying to update the drivers for the chipset of the motherboard here. Then, you can manually specify the path to follow to install the driver. Here's the procedure:

          You download and save the driver on your PC. Go to Device Manager. Expand Network adapters Intel WIFI Driver. Right-click on your network card, then click on Update driver. Choose the option:
          Browse my computer for the driver software.
          A path will be indicated to you, but choose Browse... Look for the previously downloaded driver. When you find it, double-click on it and follow the instructions until the end. Good luck.

          PS: the driver to save at the beginning is Intel WIFI Driver


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          1. Contributor

            Hello A.M.

            > manual <

            for the WiFi - Bluetooth module, the components are soldered onto the motherboard

            if the module is defective => return to the service center for the motherboard

            @+


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            1. Contributor

              RE

              .

              Who is the speaker > on this site <

              .

              Furthermore, Windows will automatically search for the correct installation files for this hardware

              .

              Return the motherboard to the service center

              .

              If you want to install 11, do an upgrade

              "To check if Windows 11 is ready for your device, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If the upgrade is available for your device and you wish to proceed, download and install it."

              > Prepare for the upgrade <

              @=

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          2. Hello

            Have you done the Windows updates?

            Windows will find a suitable driver in its catalogs

            Enable the third-party and optional updates in WU

            and the rest will take care of itself

            A version of the BIOS from September is available

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            1. Hello,

              Thank you for your help.

              - Windows 10 64 bit

              - I have the driver installation CD that worked for about ten of them, but this last device remains, and I am not 100% sure it is the wifi. Is there any information that could help you?

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              1. hi

                you haven't downloaded the correct driver from the manufacturer's site for your PC

                https://fr.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-A-WIFI/support#driver

                it's on this page that you need to download it ==> https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z790-A-MAX-WIFI/support#driver

                it's the Qualcomm NCM865 WIFI Drivers

                let us know if it works

                @+


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                1. This driver is only available with Windows 11 and I have 10. I have an "Error ID 103". Anyway, I was planning to buy 11. I’ll keep you updated.

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              2. Driver installed! I confirm that it required Windows 11.

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                1. I don't know which driver you are talking about? The drivers for this motherboard are available in both Windows 11 and Windows versions. If Windows 11 is displayed by default when you arrive on the site, you just need to replace Windows 11 with Windows 10 to find the same drivers corresponding to Windows 10.


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