NT Server will not network

[EST7745]

I've recently installed Windows NT server on a Dell Optiplex GX260. The network card (PCI DLINK DFE 530TX+) installed ok.....however when I boot NT up, I get the message "Atleast one service or driver failed during system startup." I've tried the DLINK and a 3COM card and both produce this message. Once I go in to windows, if I try to join a domain it tells me that the domain controller can't be located. If I go in to event log, the following error message appears in the system log:

"The TCP/IP - NETBIOS helper services depends on the network provider group and no member of the group started."

Also I decided to try all over and go in to the Network Setup Wizard and it says that the network failed to start. Any ideas on what could be causing this?

 

[comtec17]

Have you tried to reinstall TCP/IP?

 

[EST7745]

Yes, I have tried this already

 

[jrbarnett]

What service does the event log say didn't start, and why?

John

 

[zoeythecat]

You can't join the domain if your are not getting an IP Address. I would remove all protocols, Remove the NIC Driver, reinstall the NIC and protocols, and reinstall the service pack

 

[zoeythecat]

Let me retrack. Why would you want to join the domain if you are installing a server? Did you install this properly? During the install you choose to build the server as a PDC, BDC, Member Server. If you install this as a BDC or Member Server then you should be able to connect to the domain during the install.

Perhaps you can explain a little better at what you are trying to do with this server.

 

[ColinC77]

Question: Does this machine have a separate NIC along with the stock NIC that Dell installs as part of the system board? If so, there may be a conflict there. Uninstall all NICs & start from scratch. If there is still a "driver not installed" message from the event viewer, you may have to disable the card that is not installing properly & use a PCI network card.
CC