Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps

**shovenose** · 02-08-2020, 01:15 PM

My NAS is a Windows 10 1909 64-bit PC running on an EVGA Z68 FTW motherboard which uses a Marvell 88E8057 network controller.

The problem is that the network connection is stuck at 100Mbps. That really sucks when I'm trying to move large files around.

I tried a few different network cables, I tried moving it from my Asus router to my Netgear switch (both of which are obviously gigabit).

Driver version is 12.10.16.0 which was automatically installed by Windows. EVGA's website lists an older version than that. Marvell's website lists 12.10.17.3 but when I try to install it, it says "a newer version is already installed"

Not sure what the next step is besides putting in a PCI-E NIC which I really don't feel like doing.

**RJARRRPCGP** · 02-08-2020, 01:55 PM

Did you try other cats? LOL.

**diif** · 02-08-2020, 02:03 PM

It wouldn't bee the first time a Windows driver has screwed up an ethernet connection.
Uninstall the Windows driver and install the one from the EVGA website.

**RJARRRPCGP** · 02-08-2020, 04:33 PM

I would be pissed and think of wiping the drive and reinstalling Windows.

Especially Windows 10 with Windows Update errors.

**shovenose** · 02-08-2020, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJARRRPCGP

Did you try other cats? LOL.

Yes, I borrowed my friends furry friend and tried to shove it in the second Ethernet port because the motherboard has too. Unfortunately, I got a hissing noise and some scratches, and my friend is now angry at me.

**Per Hansson** · 02-09-2020, 03:30 AM

Did you try setting the speed to 1000Mbps manually?
It's quite common to have auto negotiation issues with gigabit Ethernet.
Intelligent switches and most NICs have some options to change to alleviate that

**shovenose** · 02-09-2020, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Per Hansson

Did you try setting the speed to 1000Mbps manually?
It's quite common to have auto negotiation issues with gigabit Ethernet.
Intelligent switches and most NICs have some options to change to alleviate that

Nope, in the drop down on windows I can't pick gig. Only 100 or autonegotiate.

**stj** · 02-11-2020, 02:39 AM

try a linux livedisk,
try a new cable - check it has all 8 wires connected.
100mb does not use all 8, 1000 does.

if you still cant get it going, check the transformer on the motherboard and any asociated ceramic caps.
if the chip cant detect all 8 lines it will not run at 1000.

incidentally, most marvel chips can run a cable test and even have a built-in TDR function.
try tracking down the software - i think asus used to supply it with the top-end athlon boards.

**SMDFlea** · 02-11-2020, 09:31 AM

Marvel have a DOS diag utility,and a Virtual cable tester . https://www.marvell.com/support/downloads.html

**Topcat** · 02-15-2020, 12:48 PM

Cable would be my #1 suspect as well...I've ran into this a lot over the years.

dragos2009 · 02-16-2020, 06:38 PM

i would sugest getting a q tip + IPA to clean the ethernet connector pins i had problem with connection cause of debris on the pins

**CapLeaker** · 02-23-2020, 02:53 PM

maybe the pins are bent in the marvel Ethernet port? seen that and the actual port being worn out (from plugging in and out too many times). Other than that I guess drivers. Maybe a boot linux from a stick and retest.

exy1 · 01-19-2021, 11:47 PM

simple way to test
1 just plug same cable to laptop and check speed ( don't change any setup)
if laptop works on 1gbps
2 boot from live cd from NAS ( Any win 10 live cd-dvd-USB works)
if not going on gbps check network port pins are straight and clean ( use alcohol and q-tips to clean it.
If Live cd works then some thing wrong set in network card drive advance settings.

02-08-2020, 01:55 PM	#2
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02-08-2020, 02:03 PM	#3
diif Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Feb 2014 City & State: Midlands My Country: England I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 5,168	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps It wouldn't bee the first time a Windows driver has screwed up an ethernet connection. Uninstall the Windows driver and install the one from the EVGA website.

02-08-2020, 04:33 PM	#4
RJARRRPCGP Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 City & State: North Springfield, Vermont My Country: USA Line Voltage: 118-127V 59-63.5 Hz-> actualizo: pérdido de voltaje I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 5,532	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps I would be pissed and think of wiping the drive and reinstalling Windows. Especially Windows 10 with Windows Update errors.

02-09-2020, 03:30 AM	#6
Per Hansson Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 City & State: ---- My Country: Sweden Line Voltage: 230v 50Hz I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 4,672	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps Did you try setting the speed to 1000Mbps manually? It's quite common to have auto negotiation issues with gigabit Ethernet. Intelligent switches and most NICs have some options to change to alleviate that __________________ "The one who says it cannot be done should never interrupt the one who is doing it."

02-11-2020, 02:39 AM	#8
stj Great Sage 齊天大聖 Join Date: Dec 2009 City & State: Europe My Country: some shithole run by Israeli agents I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 24,095	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps try a linux livedisk, try a new cable - check it has all 8 wires connected. 100mb does not use all 8, 1000 does. if you still cant get it going, check the transformer on the motherboard and any asociated ceramic caps. if the chip cant detect all 8 lines it will not run at 1000. incidentally, most marvel chips can run a cable test and even have a built-in TDR function. try tracking down the software - i think asus used to supply it with the top-end athlon boards.

02-11-2020, 09:31 AM	#9
SMDFlea Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2018 City & State: York My Country: UK I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 6,070	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps Marvel have a DOS diag utility,and a Virtual cable tester . https://www.marvell.com/support/downloads.html

02-15-2020, 12:48 PM	#10
Topcat The Boss Stooge Join Date: Oct 2003 City & State: Salem, MO My Country: United States Line Voltage: 240V @ 60Hz I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 13,825	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps Cable would be my #1 suspect as well...I've ran into this a lot over the years. __________________ <--- Badcaps.net Founder & Owner Badcaps.net Services: Premade Capacitor Kits Badcaps.net Capacitor Master List Motherboard Repair Services If you've come here in search of replacement capacitors or repair services, please use the links above. ---------------------------------------------- Badcaps.net Forum Members Folding Team http://folding.stanford.edu/ Team : 49813 Join in!! Team Stats

02-16-2020, 06:38 PM	#11
dragos2009 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 City & State: Craiova My Country: Romania Line Voltage: 220VAC 50Hz I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 96	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps i would sugest getting a q tip + IPA to clean the ethernet connector pins i had problem with connection cause of debris on the pins

02-23-2020, 02:53 PM	#12
CapLeaker Leaking Member Join Date: Dec 2014 City & State: Atlantic Canada My Country: Canada Line Voltage: Ground, 0Hz I'm a: Hobbyist Tech Posts: 4,649	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps maybe the pins are bent in the marvel Ethernet port? seen that and the actual port being worn out (from plugging in and out too many times). Other than that I guess drivers. Maybe a boot linux from a stick and retest.

01-19-2021, 11:47 PM	#13
exy1 New Member Join Date: Jan 2021 City & State: DC My Country: US I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 1	Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps simple way to test 1 just plug same cable to laptop and check speed ( don't change any setup) if laptop works on 1gbps 2 boot from live cd from NAS ( Any win 10 live cd-dvd-USB works) if not going on gbps check network port pins are straight and clean ( use alcohol and q-tips to clean it. If Live cd works then some thing wrong set in network card drive advance settings.

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