>> I have disabled the onboard NIC << why? normally, even unused, it will not harm the operation
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Browse All TopicsI keep gettting this error at startup error initializing PCI Express NIC bridge. I have disabled the onboard NIC and tried restarting. Stripping down the PC. REsetting CMOS. I give up. It is still under warranty and Dell has already replaced the motherboard twice. What is going on. Dell wants to install a 3rd motherboard. Not connected to any gig switches either.
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by: phototropicPosted on 2006-10-27 at 16:23:47ID: 17823204
Is your pc trying to boot from a network? Try disabling this option in the BIOS.