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    Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps

    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.
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    Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps

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      #3
      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.

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        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.
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          #5
          Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps

          Originally posted by RJARRRPCGP View Post
          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.

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            #6
            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."

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              #7
              Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps

              Originally posted by Per Hansson View Post
              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.

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                #8
                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.

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                  #9
                  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
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                    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.
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                      #11
                      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

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                        #12
                        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.

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                          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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                            #14
                            Re: Marvell Gigabit controller stuck at 100Mbps

                            Sorry, forgot to update, no solution, have tried all the physical cleaning and testing. Will try Linux at some point. Switched my Plex server/NAS to a different system solved the problem.

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