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I guess I didn't explain that well enough. The laptop, speakers, AND my desktop were plugged into the surge protector. I'm not stupid.
Okay well here's the latest: I gave the computer a fresh install of Windows. Now all the USB ports are operational. However, Windows still isn't detecting any sort of ethernet port on the motherboard. I have Onboard LAN Enabled in the BIOS too. In the Device Manager there isn't a "Network adapters" option still. I put in the ASUS mobo drivers CD, and it said it only needed to install the drivers for the AC 97 Sound.
When I went to Network Connections, there is nothing listed. I tried "Adding an Internet Connection" but a popup comes up saying to make sure my Ethernet, modem, etc. hardware is installed properly and then try again.
So I am at a loss. I guess I will just wait until the new 10/100 ethernet card arrives in the mail, unless anyone has some suggestions. I know I am not the only one who has had this problem before.
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