Motherboard NIC dead?

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Long story short, I had a power surge through my phone line 2, 3 weeks ago. Now it seems my motherboard network port is dead, I have linked a small short vid on the lights blinking because I know I will fail to explain it.

http://filegooi.co.za/get2/dfbeb451aacfb72f7372fdfc4f32e500/Video0053.mp4mpeg4

Confirm that it's busted? Also does a motherboard warranty cover the network port failing? I know ASUS motherboards usually have a 3 year warranty.

Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E LX
Bought Thursday 30 September, 2010

Update: I just opened up Speccy and my entire Pc froze, pushed the restart button and nothing. Then about 10 seconds after that it shut down and started up again. :cry:

Off topic: kudos to mybb auto saving posts, didn't have to start from scratch typing this out.
 
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Contact Asus, tell them your NIC is dead and that your MB it is still under warranty
 
I doubt you can trade-in under the warranty of the motherboard because of a power surge/lighting strike to your phone line. That's a matter for your insurance and doesn't fall under the warranty. If the motherboard (or one of it's components) broke/packed up by itself, then yes, you could. However, the manufacturer would most likely tell you they won't swap it (or fix it) because you didn't have the necessary precautions in place for a power surge/lighting strike and/or the fault was caused by 3rd party equipment which was under your care, ie "Warranty invalid if damage/dysfunction caused by improper handling/usage, destruction;"
 
AcidRaZor said:
I doubt you can trade-in under the warranty of the motherboard because of a power surge/lighting strike to your phone line. That's a matter for your insurance and doesn't fall under the warranty. If the motherboard (or one of it's components) broke/packed up by itself, then yes, you could. However, the manufacturer would most likely tell you they won't swap it (or fix it) because you didn't have the necessary precautions in place for a power surge/lighting strike and/or the fault was caused by 3rd party equipment which was under your care, ie "Warranty invalid if damage/dysfunction caused by improper handling/usage, destruction;"
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Hmmm good point, still worth trying right?
 
If you PCI slots are still working just go and buy a NiC. Costs very little (what I did a little while back). Much less stress than going through the hassle of trying to replace the m/b (especially as it's your fault that it's broken ;)).
 
BigAl-sa said:
If you PCI slots are still working just go and buy a NiC. Costs very little (what I did a little while back). Much less stress than going through the hassle of trying to replace the m/b (especially as it's your fault that it's broken ;)).
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+1.
One thing must add, that broken chip can affect entire internal bus and other devices connected to the bus. However if disabling faulty device gives no odd behaviour, it is fine.
 
BigAl-sa said:
If you PCI slots are still working just go and buy a NiC. Costs very little (what I did a little while back). Much less stress than going through the hassle of trying to replace the m/b (especially as it's your fault that it's broken ;)).
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Definitely this. Much easier.
 
Nothing comparing to a real cost. But if you go to the repair centre and tell them truth, it costs nothing. Ususally they will swap it, as they will look at the board for visible abuse, not what you say to them. It is called brand reputation and price you paid for a branded product includes sort of insurance.
 
sajunky said:
Nothing comparing to a real cost. But if you go to the repair centre and tell them truth, it costs nothing. Ususally they will swap it, as they will look at the board for visible abuse, not what you say to them. It is called brand reputation and price you paid for a branded product includes sort of insurance.
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The reason for this whole thread was I wanted to swap the board for a new one thinking that my board is covered under such a thing of the onboard network failing, either due to age or the surge I had 3 weeks ago. I know that new ASUS motherboards with with lightening protection so I was wondering if mine had any of this protection cover since it's a P7. If not then that's ok I'm just beating around the bush, you never know really unless you ask and find out. If I have to get a new network card then I will since I require a gigabit connection for lans, I am currently using a 10/100 pci one.

Qwikslver said:
Dude. A nic is like 50bucks.

For 10/100

http://www.prophecy.co.za/zyxel-10100mbps-network-card-p-51754.html

or R130 bucks for 10/100/1000

http://www.prophecy.co.za/zyxel-101001000-gigabit-adapter-p-51755.html
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I require a gigabit PCI-E x1 one.
 
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I'm absolutely ecstatic at the fabulous service I have received from NGRComputers. A week ago my motherboard NIC had failed and Nicholas from NGR said he will sort it out for me free of charge.

After a few "niggles" with ASUS he was able to convince them to swap the board for me. I received it this morning and everything is running 100% network port and everything. So THANK YOU NGRComputers!! :D:love:
 
Glad it is sorted out. Good brand needs good suppliers!
 
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