Having a problem with this new system I just set up. Abit AN8 and Windows
XP Pro. I can't connect to the internet (cable modem and Ethernet
connection). I notice I've got a 1394 Net Adapter, as well as 1394 Net
Adapter #2. Is this a clue to my problem?
Sounds like your network card is not mounted. You don't mention it. 1394
is firewire --- if you only have one firewire controller then something
has gone badly wrong to start with the install.
If XP does not detect the LAN/nic, make sure it's enabled from BIOS,
otherwise get the mobo fixed/replaced ... or are you using a PCI one?
(I do, I prefer my 3com card over the built in Realtek dreck.)
B.t.w. if you have a new XP disk that includes SP2, you have to watch
for the new security defaults. You may find the LAN to be firewalled,
you may have to use group policy editor to allow empty passwords for lan
traffic permission ...
cheers, -P.