After installing the operating system, it is extremely important to select the correct versions of the working files for some devices. More often than not, installing new drivers will improve hardware performance.
Necessary
- - Sam Drivers;
- - access to the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
You can use various methods to find the drivers for your network card. First, try to find the files you need by visiting the official website of the manufacturer of this equipment. If you are setting up a mobile computer, then it makes sense to visit the site of the developers of this device.
Step 2
Download the found files. Using the WinZip program or its equivalent, unpack them from the archive. Now press the "Start" key and right-click on the item "My Computer". Go to PC properties.
Step 3
Open the Device Manager menu and find the correct network adapter. Go to the properties of this device. Select the Drivers menu and click the Update button. In the next dialog box, select Install from a list or specific location.
Step 4
Now point to the folder on your hard drive where the unpacked drivers are located. Wait for the automatic selection of the necessary files and their installation.
Step 5
The main problem is that it is not always possible to connect to the Internet without using a network card. In such situations, it is recommended to use additional utilities such as Sam Drivers.
Step 6
Run the dia-drv.exe file from the Sam Drivers folder. Wait while the program scans the connected devices. After the utility has finished loading, check the boxes related to network devices, such as LAN Atheros and LAN Others.
Step 7
Click the Install Selected button and select Typical Installation from the drop-down menu. Confirm the installation of unverified drivers. Restart your computer after completing the above operations.
Step 8
Open Device Manager and make sure the network card is working properly. If the program does not automatically pick up the drivers, use the method described in the third and fourth steps. In doing so, specify the folder where you installed the Sam Drivers program.
