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Hi, I have recently upgraded the Mini PCIe network card of my Zbox ID81.

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 130 (Original Card):
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0896&SUBSYS_50058086&REV_34
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0896&SUBSYS_50058086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0896&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0896&CC_0280


Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (Replacement Card):
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4238&SUBSYS_11118086&REV_35
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4238&SUBSYS_11118086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4238&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4238&CC_0280

The problem is that even though the driver is installed, it won't start. Windows will give an Error Code 10.

I have searched the net and found that it may be related to a Whitelist in the BIOS.

Please find attached the BIOS.
[attachment=6154]
Manufacturer download link:
http://www.zotac.com/downloadlightbox.html?ltype=1000&link=http%3A%2F%2Fdownloads.zotac.com%2Fmediadrivers%2Fmb%2Fbios%2Fpa217.zip&uid=984

Would you mind checking if it actually has a Whitelist and if so remove it?

It may also be a defective card.


Many thanks!
My wrong, apparently this has to do with the card itself having a PCI ID that locks it to certain manufacturers equipment.
The card works perfectly fine in Linux.
Have found some info on how to fix this rewriting the card EEPROM with a special program in Linux.
Will check later as the ROM in this card might be a one time programable only.

Thanks