In order to utilize GTR Pro full potential for AI applications, I’m required to install Ubuntu 24.04 along with AMD ROCm (which is not supported on windows 11). After installing Ubuntu, I noticed a recurring problem with the built in ethernet adapters. Whenever the computer encounters load on the GPU, the ethernet card would crash and the only way to get it to work again is to unplug my machine from power. It seems that other users of GTR Pro are also experiencing this issue: https://community.intel.com/t5/Ethernet-Products/Intel-Ethernet-Controller-E610-Firmware-Recovery-Mode-Under-Load/td-p/1719424 Linux Kernel is 24.04c oem as required by ROCm Things I’ve tried: Installing the ubuntu LAN driver version 6.0.6 provided in the beelink driver package - fails under ubuntu 24.04 Installing the latest LAN driver from Intel website - The ethernet card still crashes Installing an older version (6.1.4) - The ethernet card still crashes. Please advise as this makes the machine unusable as a server under Linux. It happens on gaming distributions such as Bazzite, as well.

I am on manjaro linux, and it seems like you can just use the intel default package for nvm updates for the 610 NIC ( https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/845408/non-volatile-memory-nvm-update-package-for-intel-ethernet-e610-series-linux.html ) to flash it to 1.30. Just make sure you can see the nic with lspci before you start (if not, coldstart).

f70w I attempted the above, no luck unfortunately. Beelink is working on a solution

Sorry for the trouble. Currently, the Lan issue of the GTR9 395 persists, and its root cause lies in the Ethernet driver. As of now, there is no new driver available to resolve the problem of the Intel E610. The current workarounds are as follows: Perform a physical power-off and re-plug the power cable. We suggest you to to use a Wi-Fi connection instead. A complete resolution to this issue will only be possible once a new driver is released

Beelink CS-George I was just about to place an order for this device… after reading these posts and the implicated lack of urgency in your response (not even and indicated time-line) to this major issue. I’ll hold off and quite likely look at the Framework product.

Oh, and the fact that your driver web page is inaccessible…

Welly Hi there, it is accessible, here is the link https://dr.bee-link.cn/?dir=uploads%2FGTR%2FGTR9-395

Welly Sorry for the inconvenience. We already urge Intel to develop a good driver. We will update it once it is released.

Beelink CS-George I will keep an eye out for this news.

Thanks for the update but what’s the confidence level that the new driver will resolve this issue? Are you able to reproduce it? What is the root cause? Could you share more details? Thank you very much.

LEPT Thank you for your understanding and patience. decryp7 Thank you for your response. The issue stems from missing drivers, which have caused the Ethernet functionality to become inoperable. New drivers are currently under development.

GTR 9 Pro Ethernet Malfunction under load

0_obeWAN

Beelink CS-George
Thank you, George, for your reply. :)

This question may seem silly, but it has already gotten me out of a similar predicament with Windows. I used this method on my early ATARI VCS console, which also had network card issues. A Lenovo driver provided a temporary solution until ATARI took the necessary steps.
Has anyone tested this with alternative proprietary drivers from other manufacturers? Lenovo uses the E610 chipset in PCIe and LOM cards for its servers.

If some one wants test
https://download.lenovo.com/servers/mig/2025/07/21/62770/intc-lnvgy_dd_nic_net-30.1-j9vsc-0462_windows_comp.zip
Extract archive intc-lnvgy_dd_nic_net-30.1-j9vsc-0462_windows_comp.zip
Extract archive Release_30.4.zip
Find Drivers in \PROXGB\Winx64\W11 (Windows 11) and try also \PROXGB\Winx64\WS2025 (Windows server2025)

I don’t know if this is similar with Linux ? Drivers for Linux are also aivalables

decryp7

jotapesse
Do you have a smart plug which can measure the wattage? It would be interesting to see because there are theories about power issue.

Notice that power reach over 160w and temperature peaking at 80 degree celcius when crash happen. You can refer to my post below for details.

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jotapesse

decryp7 Sorry, I don’t have a power meter plug at hand. But we know what is expected power consumption wise also from reviews available on the net.

Anyway, in truth I don’t believe that to be related at all. On Linux we can easily fully stress test 100% the CPU (s-tui in example) and the GPU (occt in example) working simultaneously (both CPU & GPU). I can consistenlty get over 85ºC APU temperature for prolongued time without any issues at all on my unit.

In fact I’m impressed with the cooling solution on the GTR 9 Pro, it seems to be at ease even at full CPU & GPU Performance Mode (140W) prolonged demand use case and it is always able to keep it under 90ºC. Of course, that efficient cooling solution doesn’t rule out a power supply rails stability issue - but again I was never able to reproduce any NIC lock/unrecoverable state issues on whatever tests I throw at it.

Also, multiple other reports related to those NIC lock/unrecoverable state issues mentioned they happened even on idle or minimal/light CPU/GPU use cases. All in all, I don’t think that any of them are related to power demand or thermal issues.

I did found other issues that I documented here but besides the fans grinding noise hardware issue and the USB issue with the Mediatek MT7925 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card, none of the other are really related to hardware. Or even Beelink for that matter - with the exception of the BIOS/UEFI proper Sleep (S0) and Hibernation (S4) states support and the mentioned grinding noise fans issue.

Tetramatrix

jotapesse I second this with the replacement fan unit. I also opted for this solution. I also don’t have any issues with the ETH ports in ECO mode and W11 and also with the latest firmware and drivers. Let’s hope it’s not a silicon lottery. I also wish hibernation is fixed soon.

Dogs34

I have completed a burnin test and furmark 2 test with no errors. when I previously uninstalled the ethernet drivers from windows in device manager I would still encounter system lock outs and reboots. This time referring to a helpful post within the community reddit (credit PiezoButter), I was able to identify the Ethernet controllers within the bios. I disabled both ethernet controller’s/ system hibernation within the bios and touch wood the system seems 100% stable for me just now. I ran all tests with the 8060s running at 120w, no failures.

To disable the ethernet controllers

In bios navigate to
Advanced -> Demo Board -> PCI-E Port).

Disable “Device 3 Fun 1” and “Device 3 Fun 2”

I’ll run with a usb4 5gb ethernet controller mean time until a fix is released for the onboards

Early days granted but system is 100% stable for me atm. I’ll update if any fails.

UPDATE 1 - Ran ‘Heavy Load,’ stress test on CPU and GPU for 5 hours no fails. (Windows 11 Pro)

UPDATE 2 - ‘Heavy load ’ performance settings for 10 hours no fails. (Windows 11 Pro)

Silurean

I’m having WIndows 11 crashes I believe is due to the Ethernet ports. Whenever I run any game while using the Ethernet, the GTR9 will crash and disable the ethernet ports. I don’t have this issue running with Wi-Fi.

I have the Intel NIC firmware updated to 1.30, the BIOS at V1.08 and the latest Intel NIC drivers from Beelink.

I do see the following in Windows Event Viewer:

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For now, I can run with Wi-FI or a USB Ethernet adapter but I would like to use the onboard Intel NIC

McSe

Silurean
Yes, I have that error description too. The Windows kernel must have reported a problem as well (event log: red Error). When the iGPU is under load for a longer period of time, the NICs (1 and 2) freeze.
I think the only solution is: Beelink needs to provide a BIOS update.

Dogs34

Disable the NICs in the bios and run with a usbc ethernet adaptor or wifi until a fix is released would be my rec. It is not enough to uninstall the adaptors or disable them within the windows environment (I was still getting lock ups and fails). Since I disabled both NICs in bios and disabled the hibernate function I have had 0 fails in performance mode. This has stopped me from RMA the unit, I will wait for the eventual fix. My unit had no issues with fan noise. Note within device manager i have switched off all power management control for all usb hubs.

windsurfer

+1
received my unit yesterday (germany).
prime95 -> stable
furmark -> 10min -> bluescreen or blackout -> NIC needs power off / PC unplugged to be recognized at next startup

hmm… thinking about RMA… ordered because of the 10gbe ports

Gabriel

Hey guys,
There’s a new BIOS update announced this morning.
https://www.bee-link.com/blogs/all/beelink-aug-sept-bios-update-summary

Any luck with this new version? 🤞

bakahk

Gabriel

This isn’t a “new BIOS,” but rather a collection of information about various BIOS updates for various computers. Overall, this step is fine, but it can lead (as here) to the false assumption that there’s something new that fixes something.

jotapesse

but it can lead (as here) to the false assumption that there’s something new that fixes something

bakahk Unfortunately that seems to be unavoidable, people need to start reading more before posting. Everyone seems to have a post trigger finger itching these days and don’t seem to care to read anything at all. The Beelink blog post title clearly stated “Aug - Sept BIOS Update Summary”. We are in October. Reading the post itself and specifically regarding the GTR9 Pro BIOS update we can read:

GTR9 Pro- P108 (More VRAM Options)
· Product Model: GTR9
· BIOS Version: P108
· Issues Resolved: BIOS update to add more VRAM options

So clearly it is related to the already existing P108 BIOS version released in September and to address “more VRAM options”.

Galen

Beelink CS-George

Hi George, saw that there is a new driver upload today, is it a fix for this issue? or else?

https://dr.bee-link.cn/?dir=uploads%2FGTR%2FGTR9-395%2FDriver

Beelink CS-George

Galen Hi there, this is now new driver. We are still waiting for the new release from Intel.

McSe

Hello Beelink Support.
When will we get the fix for the LAN port problem?
My 30-day return period is about to expire.

bzzz

I received my device today and I’m encountering an Ethernet NIC issue on Windows 11. Since I don’t have a Wi-Fi router, the device is almost unusable as I can’t even install Windows updates due to the Ethernet NICs disconnecting.

McSe

bzzz Hi, welcome to the club of sufferers. Yes, there is a problem with both LAN ports (Ethernet 1+2). We are waiting for a fix from Beelink.
In the meantime, use a USB to Ethernet adapter. (more information in this thread)

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