Windows 10: Reltek PCIE Family Controller has a hardware IO error - Is this a hardware issue or software?

Discus and support Reltek PCIE Family Controller has a hardware IO error - Is this a hardware issue or software? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am currently using Windows 11 on my Asus TUF A17 which has a Ryzen7 4800h processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 with 8 GB RAM. I am currently seeing an error... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Lone_RangerSM, Sep 8, 2023.

  1. Reltek PCIE Family Controller has a hardware IO error - Is this a hardware issue or software?


    I am currently using Windows 11 on my Asus TUF A17 which has a Ryzen7 4800h processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 with 8 GB RAM. I am currently seeing an error message "Realtek pcie gbe family controller has a hardware io error" in my event viewer and when this happens the wifi disappears from Windows and after restart the error goes and the wifi starts working.I am attaching some images for the reference.Is it an issue with the wi-fi card or ethernet port?

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    Lone_RangerSM, Sep 8, 2023
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  2. JonGroves Win User

    realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller

    In control panel, hardware and sound, pc, it is showing the troubleshoot warning triangle. Right clck and select troubleshoot and it tells me

    "Problem detected with Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller.

    I have checked in 'advanced' etc, the driver is listed as Microsoft 10/05/2013, 8.1.510.2013 which is says is up-to-date.

    Is there really a problem and if so what do I need to do?

    Moved from: (Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings)
     
    JonGroves, Sep 8, 2023
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  3. Arjay Dom Win User
    either a hardware issue or a software issue

    Hi,

    This issue can be caused by driver problems or software that is not compatible with Windows 10.

    For us to better assist you, please answer the following questions:

    • Can you still boot your computer normally?
    • Have you made any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to the issue?
    • What do you mean by "it will begin to give me the error reference by pointer"?
      Can you tell us the exact error message?

    As an initial troubleshooting step, we recommend following the solution provided on this
    article to resolve Blue Screen errors on Windows 10.

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Arjay Dom, Sep 8, 2023
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  4. Reltek PCIE Family Controller has a hardware IO error - Is this a hardware issue or software?

    How to Diagnose a Hardware Issue?

    Hi,

    Thank you for sharing this to the Microsoft Community.

    We suggest that you run the Hardware troubleshooter. Windows comes with this built-in troubleshooter. If you recently installed a new driver or plugged-in a hardware and face some things that are not working as you’d like them to, use this troubleshooter.
    Please follow the steps below:

    • On Cortana or search, type in Control Panel
    • Type Troubleshooting in the search box on the upper right corner and hit enter.
    • Click on Troubleshooting tab.
    • Click on View all option on the upper left corner.
    • Select the Hardware and Devices options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

    To resolve blue screen errors, check this article for more information.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Marvin Barc, Sep 8, 2023
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