broadcom driver for Dell 700M

sam.kul2009 · 08-30-2009, 05:25 AM

Help !!!

I have a dell inspiron 700M laptop. I recently reinstalled the OS from the secret partition that dell provides. It was supposed to be restored to factory default. However the NIC which is onboard did not get configured. I believe its "Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller". The Wireless 'Intel Pro 220BG Wireless" works fine.

I have tried all the drivers from Dell website but have not been able to fix it. In the device manager it appears as "Network and Computing Encryption/Decryption Controller".

I have seen other posts very similar to mine but have not been able to find the right solution.

Please help.

sam.kul2009 · 08-31-2009, 02:42 AM

Help !!!

I have a dell inspiron 700M laptop. I recently reinstalled the OS from the secret partition that dell provides. It was supposed to be restored to factory default. However the NIC which is onboard did not get configured. I believe its "Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller". The Wireless 'Intel Pro 220BG Wireless" works fine.

I have tried all the drivers from Dell website but have not been able to fix it. In the device manager it appears as "Network and Computing Encryption/Decryption Controller".

I have seen other posts very similar to mine but have not been able to find the right solution.

Please help.

joeten · 08-31-2009, 06:51 AM

hi try here http://support.dell.com/support/down...&catid=&impid=

sam.kul2009 · 08-31-2009, 12:34 PM

Thanks Joe. I tried all the drivers from BIOS to CHIPSET and NETWORK controller (Broadcom) the problem still persists.

joeten · 08-31-2009, 12:48 PM

hi what is it that you are having the issue with no wired connection ?

sam.kul2009 · 08-31-2009, 12:53 PM

The issue is when I take it to a place where they have LAN ports and no WiFi I will not be able to go online.

Also, everytime I restore my Laptop to Factory Default (reinstall OS) I loose connection to WiFi as I would need to enter 128Bit key for WEP enabled router that I have.

I can store the number permanently (128 Bit Key) and use it everytime I restore. But would be gald to fix this problem too of the LAN card.

joeten · 08-31-2009, 02:41 PM

hi second issue first if you restore to factory default it is normal to have to renter code
as to the first if a driver update has not helped is the ethernet port ok,do you have any error flags in device manager ie yellow ! or red Xs, what does it say in the driver properties.

sam.kul2009 · 08-31-2009, 09:21 PM

Joe, In device manager, under other devices there appears "Network and Computing Encryption/Decryption Controller". This entry has a question mark (yellow colored).
Device Status:The drivers for this device are not installed. (Code 28)

To reinstall the drivers for this device, click Reinstall Driver.

**2xgrump** · 08-31-2009, 10:10 PM

Hello....have you tried going to support.dell.com, then type your service tag number in the space provided. Leave the option below that set at drivers & downloads, then see if they have any driver updates.

or you may try this driver for your NIC ==> http://www.soft32.com/download_185626.html

I hope this helps.

Riskyone101 · 09-01-2009, 06:15 AM

Hello,

Heres a newer driver here:
http://www.downloadsource.net/17370/...s-2000-XP-DOS/

Make sure any previous network Lan driver is removed before installing a new driver.
Reboot pc after installation completes.

sam.kul2009 · 09-02-2009, 04:14 PM

This requires me to register and stuff. Also, as i said earlier I did go to Dell website and download the latest drivers.

The tool that you have suggested may do the same i.e. go to dell and download drivers.

**BCCOMP** · 09-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Hi,
This should be the direct link to your driver:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=111674

But I have a concern as to why the hidden partition did not install the driver.
Can you enter the Device Manager and right click on the error>Properties>Details tab.
Post the info you find under Device Instance ID.

A screenshot of the Device Manager may help also.
Thanks,
Bill

sam.kul2009 · 09-03-2009, 11:17 PM

attached is the details abt the device from the device manager.

If the device (ethernet controller) is faulty then it should not be detected at all. The OS detects it but just would not accept the drivers (Broadcom).

Dunno y. Ne how

Device Instance ID
PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_0010&SUBSYS_00100010&REV_02\4&16793A72&0&28F0

**BCCOMP** · 09-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Hi,
The VEN # 14E4 indicates it is a Broadcom NIC, but there is nothing for the DEV #
(0010).

This tells me that either the chip on the NIC card is faulty or something during the reinstall got corrupted.

Was the NIC working before the reinstall?
Can you PM me or post your service tag?

Bill

Riskyone101 · 09-04-2009, 04:54 PM

Thank You BCcomp, always a pleasure seeing you.

sam.kul2009 · 09-04-2009, 05:22 PM

soft32 does not have the driver as specified in url.

Also, I did go to dell drivers and downloaded all latest drivers. Still no luk.

**BCCOMP** · 09-04-2009, 06:10 PM

HI,
Thanks for the service tag.

The code you provided is for a Broadcom card, but the DEV# is screwed up.
Did this NIC work before the reinstall?

Lets try this.
Remove any NIC driver you have installed in both ADD/REMOVE Programs and in the DEVICE MANAGER.
Go to the Device Manager and right click on this driver that is in error.
Choose unistall and reboot the computer.
If the new hardware wizard pops up select cancel.
Extract and run this driver:
http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=111674

See if it will install.

What other issues are you having other than the NIC Card?
Bill

**2xgrump** · 09-04-2009, 08:50 PM

You might have a bad integrated NIC. You might want to buy a PCMCIA card, check this link out.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc..._-NA-_-NA-_-NA

sam.kul2009 · 09-04-2009, 10:03 PM

Thanks BCCOMP. I followed ur instructions and the NIC did not get installed. Everytime I format my laptop i use the ethernet port to configure the router to get my wireless adaptor to work. for now the laptop is on wireless adaptor but i dread the next time i format it.

**BCCOMP** · 09-04-2009, 10:09 PM

So I take it the NIC card is still not working?
Did it work before the reinstall?
Do you still have the same error in the device manager?

You are kinda confusing me when you bounce from the wireless card to the LAN card

Bill

08-30-2009, 05:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	broadcom driver for Dell 700M Help !!! I have a dell inspiron 700M laptop. I recently reinstalled the OS from the secret partition that dell provides. It was supposed to be restored to factory default. However the NIC which is onboard did not get configured. I believe its "Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller". The Wireless 'Intel Pro 220BG Wireless" works fine. I have tried all the drivers from Dell website but have not been able to fix it. In the device manager it appears as "Network and Computing Encryption/Decryption Controller". I have seen other posts very similar to mine but have not been able to find the right solution. Please help.

08-31-2009, 02:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	broadcom driver for Dell 700M Help !!! I have a dell inspiron 700M laptop. I recently reinstalled the OS from the secret partition that dell provides. It was supposed to be restored to factory default. However the NIC which is onboard did not get configured. I believe its "Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller". The Wireless 'Intel Pro 220BG Wireless" works fine. I have tried all the drivers from Dell website but have not been able to fix it. In the device manager it appears as "Network and Computing Encryption/Decryption Controller". I have seen other posts very similar to mine but have not been able to find the right solution. Please help.

08-31-2009, 06:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,216 OS: vista	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M hi try here http://support.dell.com/support/down...&catid=&impid= __________________

08-31-2009, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M Thanks Joe. I tried all the drivers from BIOS to CHIPSET and NETWORK controller (Broadcom) the problem still persists.

08-31-2009, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,216 OS: vista	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M hi what is it that you are having the issue with no wired connection ? __________________

08-31-2009, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M The issue is when I take it to a place where they have LAN ports and no WiFi I will not be able to go online. Also, everytime I restore my Laptop to Factory Default (reinstall OS) I loose connection to WiFi as I would need to enter 128Bit key for WEP enabled router that I have. I can store the number permanently (128 Bit Key) and use it everytime I restore. But would be gald to fix this problem too of the LAN card.

08-31-2009, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,216 OS: vista	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M hi second issue first if you restore to factory default it is normal to have to renter code as to the first if a driver update has not helped is the ethernet port ok,do you have any error flags in device manager ie yellow ! or red Xs, what does it say in the driver properties. __________________

08-31-2009, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M Joe, In device manager, under other devices there appears "Network and Computing Encryption/Decryption Controller". This entry has a question mark (yellow colored). Device Status:The drivers for this device are not installed. (Code 28) To reinstall the drivers for this device, click Reinstall Driver.

08-31-2009, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
2xgrump Mentor Networking Forums Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,263 OS: Vista-sp2/Win2003Server-R2/SBS2003/XP-sp3	Re: Dell Inspiron 700M Ethernet Broadcom problem Hello....have you tried going to support.dell.com, then type your service tag number in the space provided. Leave the option below that set at drivers & downloads, then see if they have any driver updates. or you may try this driver for your NIC ==> http://www.soft32.com/download_185626.html I hope this helps. __________________ Networking Forums "Peace" RD If TSF helped you pls. consider Donating. Thanks.

09-01-2009, 06:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,791 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M Hello, Heres a newer driver here: http://www.downloadsource.net/17370/...s-2000-XP-DOS/ Make sure any previous network Lan driver is removed before installing a new driver. Reboot pc after installation completes. __________________

09-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M This requires me to register and stuff. Also, as i said earlier I did go to Dell website and download the latest drivers. The tool that you have suggested may do the same i.e. go to dell and download drivers.

09-02-2009, 09:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M Hi, This should be the direct link to your driver: http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=111674 But I have a concern as to why the hidden partition did not install the driver. Can you enter the Device Manager and right click on the error>Properties>Details tab. Post the info you find under Device Instance ID. A screenshot of the Device Manager may help also. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

09-04-2009, 07:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M Hi, The VEN # 14E4 indicates it is a Broadcom NIC, but there is nothing for the DEV # (0010). This tells me that either the chip on the NIC card is faulty or something during the reinstall got corrupted. Was the NIC working before the reinstall? Can you PM me or post your service tag? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

09-04-2009, 04:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Riskyone101 Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL. Posts: 3,791 OS: XP Pro SP3, MCE 2005 sp3, Vista Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M Thank You BCcomp, always a pleasure seeing you. __________________

09-04-2009, 05:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: Dell Inspiron 700M Ethernet Broadcom problem soft32 does not have the driver as specified in url. Also, I did go to dell drivers and downloaded all latest drivers. Still no luk.

09-04-2009, 06:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M HI, Thanks for the service tag. The code you provided is for a Broadcom card, but the DEV# is screwed up. Did this NIC work before the reinstall? Lets try this. Remove any NIC driver you have installed in both ADD/REMOVE Programs and in the DEVICE MANAGER. Go to the Device Manager and right click on this driver that is in error. Choose unistall and reboot the computer. If the new hardware wizard pops up select cancel. Extract and run this driver: http://support.dell.com/support/down...&fileid=111674 See if it will install. What other issues are you having other than the NIC Card? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 09-04-2009 at 07:22 PM.

09-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
2xgrump Mentor Networking Forums Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,263 OS: Vista-sp2/Win2003Server-R2/SBS2003/XP-sp3	Re: Dell Inspiron 700M Ethernet Broadcom problem You might have a bad integrated NIC. You might want to buy a PCMCIA card, check this link out. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc..._-NA-_-NA-_-NA __________________ Networking Forums "Peace" RD If TSF helped you pls. consider Donating. Thanks.

09-04-2009, 10:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
sam.kul2009 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M Thanks BCCOMP. I followed ur instructions and the NIC did not get installed. Everytime I format my laptop i use the ethernet port to configure the router to get my wireless adaptor to work. for now the laptop is on wireless adaptor but i dread the next time i format it.

09-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 7,086 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: broadcom driver for Dell 700M So I take it the NIC card is still not working? Did it work before the reinstall? Do you still have the same error in the device manager? You are kinda confusing me when you bounce from the wireless card to the LAN card Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan