Intel I225-V driver and connection problem (MSI z690 carbon WiFi ) ver.2 with solution

[AleksandrWawa]

previously

problem with Ethernet card Intel i225-V, connection was not recognized.

Computer: MatherBoard MSI z690 carbon WiFi (MS-7D30 ver 1.1) BIOS E7D30IMS.1F0, processor 12700К, embed Ethernet card  Intel i225-V.

System: Windows 10 x64 and Windows Server 2019 x64

1gigabit switch TP-Link TL-SG 1024DE v2.0

3 meter Ethernet cable no-name, but working on 1Gb on another computer in the same network.

Testing with different version of windows drivers have no successes.

Middle solution: Using 3 meter Ethernet cable no-name. It was possible to start MANUAL connection on 100Mbit. Automatic negotiation of speed failed.

Solution: Use brand new 5 meter CAT6 cable. Connection recognized on 1Gb. (limited by switch)

Conclusion: Ethernet card Intel i225-V is EXTREMELY SENSITIVE  to quality of Ethernet cables. Use CAT6 or higher.

Thank You.

[Irwan_Intel]

Hello AleksandrWawa

Thank you for providing detailed information regarding the issue with the Intel i225-V Ethernet card.

We appreciate your feedback regarding your findings.

Regards,

Irwan_Intel