HP 285 G3

Diagnostics passes, but the computer does not communicate with the network.
Cause Solution
To access Control Panel in Windows 7, click Start, and then select
Control Panel.
To access Control Panel in Windows 10, type control panel in
the taskbar search box, and then select Control Panel from the list
of applications.
Network controller stopped working when an expansion board was added to the computer.
Cause Solution
Network controller interrupt is shared with an expansion board. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource
settings for the board.
The network controller requires drivers. Verify that the drivers were not accidentally deleted when the
drivers for a new expansion board were installed.
The expansion board installed is a network card (NIC) and conicts
with the embedded NIC.
Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource
settings for the board.
Network controller stops working without apparent cause.
Cause Solution
The les containing the network drivers are corrupted. Reinstall the network drivers using the Recovery Disc Set in
Windows 7.
If necessary, download the softpaq from the web (from a dierent
computer).
The cable is not securely connected. Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the network connector
and that the other end of the cable is securely attached to the
correct device.
The network controller is defective. Contact an authorized service provider.
New network card will not boot.
Cause Solution
New network card may be defective or may not meet industry-
standard specications.
Install a working, industry-standard NIC, or change the boot
sequence to boot from another source.
Cannot connect to network server when attempting Remote System Installation.
Cause Solution
The network controller is not congured properly. Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present, and that
the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for
your NIC.
76 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting without diagnostics