No connectivity to internet with ethernet controller.

please press f2 and go to bio and set a default bio and install windows

Drivers can be found at this link:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&os=WW1&osl=en&catid=&impid=&SystemID=PLX_PNT_P4_CEL_170L

However, you might want to consider the instructions below, as many people have had the same issue you're having with getting those drivers to work with Windows 7:

You may need to install the drivers in compatibility mode for Windows XP

To run the driver installation program in compatibility mode
Configure the driver installation program to run in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 compatibility mode. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Locate the executable file for the driver installation program.
2. Right-click the file, and then click Properties.
3. In the PackageName Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab.
4. Click to select the Run this program in compatibility mode for check box, click Windows XP (Service Pack 2) in the Run this program in compatibility mode for list, and then click OK.
5. Double-click the executable file to start the installation program.

A couple of things need to be done.
Install SP3 this is the latest service pack for XP.
Install the TCP/IP (Internet protocol)
Open Control Panel - Network Connections - right click on Local Area Connection - click on the box for Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and the click on Install.
Then reboot the computer.
You network should now work.

Hi,

Look at the bottom of your Dell laptop and you will find a "service tag number". Then go to dells site and chose the support tab and then enter this service number and then a list of all new updated drivers for all the items in your laptop will show up and usually at the bottom is the "wireless driver". Download this and then install it and your wireless card should be good to go then. Also check you network connections tab in the control panel and make sure you do not have the wireless card disabled for some reason. Enable it if it shows disabled.

Go to http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen and enter in the service tag number. It will then list the drivers off, select and download the ethernet driver. The install program will put the drivers back on the machine and ask you to reboot.

go to dell .com and lok for your computer and the drivers

Simple solution of this driver is that u install the new windows Xp with service pack 2 and driver will automatically installed

Hey evolution200.
Heres the installer file for your Broadcom Ethernet Controller:
ftp://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R132254.EXE
Get back to me and let me know if that worked out for you.

You need to go on dell support site on another pc and download network and other drivers for this pc. get it here http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/downloads/en/downloads_splash?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~mode=popup&file=58953
put on a cd of flash drive then install it on dell pc

ok i have herd of service pack 2 causing these problems, go to dell website , see if there are any service pack 2 fixes to download for your model laptop , or any updated drivers for your laptop , it does almost sound like a Harware problem , but i dont think thats the case , reinstaling xp may be the solution , start from scratch , and take note of what you install , as it maybe be some other software / programs causing this, it's also possible it is spyware or a virus causing this , spware doctor is a good program to use , you can download it for free and do a check , but u will need to buy it to clean the infections, unless u know how to pirate it, which i dont think im allowed to say ,