ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513 • AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX • Windows 11
Network Adapter Missing Fix
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513 uses the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX with an AMD RZ608 (MediaTek MT7921K) Wi-Fi 6 adapter. When the network adapter disappears from Device Manager and Settings shows no Wi-Fi hardware, the adapter has entered a failed state or the driver stack has become corrupted. This is a known issue on AMD Ryzen 6000 series laptops after certain Windows updates.
Fix 1: Scan for Hardware Changes in Device Manager
Open Device Manager (right-click Start > Device Manager). Click Action > Scan for hardware changes. This forces Windows to re-enumerate all hardware and often makes the AMD RZ608 reappear without any further action. If it appears with a yellow warning, proceed to update the driver.
Fix 2: Power Cycle the Adapter
Shut down the ROG Strix G15 completely. Remove the AC adapter. Hold the power button for 15 seconds to discharge residual power from the motherboard capacitors. This forces the AMD RZ608 Wi-Fi controller to fully reset its initialization state. Reconnect power and boot normally.
Fix 3: Update or Reinstall the AMD RZ608 Driver
Visit ASUS Support, search for the ROG Strix G15 G513, and download the latest Wi-Fi driver (AMD RZ608 / MediaTek MT7921K). If the adapter is currently missing, expand Other devices or Network adapters in Device Manager. Right-click and choose Update driver > Browse my computer and point it to the downloaded driver folder.
- If no entry for the adapter appears at all, run the installer .exe directly — it installs the driver even when the device is not enumerated
- After installation, restart and verify the adapter appears under Network adapters
- Disable Fast Startup (Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > uncheck Turn on fast startup) to prevent repeat occurrences
Fix 4: Update BIOS
ASUS has released BIOS updates for the ROG Strix G15 G513 that fix AMD platform Wi-Fi adapter initialization failures after sleep. Check ASUS Support for the latest BIOS for your G513 model variant (G513RM or G513RC) and install via MyASUS EZ Update while on AC power.
“My ROG Strix G15 showed no Wi-Fi adapter after waking from sleep. Doing a full shutdown (not restart), holding the power button, then reinstalling the AMD RZ608 driver fixed the missing adapter permanently.” — Azwansyah Haikal, competitive gamer
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why did the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513 network adapter disappear?
The AMD RZ608 Wi-Fi adapter on the ROG Strix G15 G513 can enter a failed initialization state after sleep or after a Windows update replaces the MediaTek driver. The adapter disappears from Device Manager entirely. Perform a full power cycle (shutdown + hold power button), then reinstall the driver from ASUS Support to restore it.
Which Wi-Fi adapter does the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513 use?
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513 with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX uses the AMD RZ608 Wi-Fi 6 adapter (MediaTek MT7921K chip), supporting 802.11ax on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz with Bluetooth 5.2. It does not support the 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E band.
Can Fast Startup cause the network adapter to go missing on the ROG Strix G15 G513?
Yes. Windows Fast Startup uses a hibernate-like state that does not fully reset the AMD Wi-Fi adapter. On resume, the adapter may fail to initialize from the saved state, resulting in it being absent. Disabling Fast Startup forces a full hardware re-initialization on every boot, preventing this issue.
Is the AMD RZ608 Wi-Fi adapter replaceable in the ASUS ROG Strix G15 G513?
Yes. The Wi-Fi card uses an M.2 2230 slot accessible via the bottom panel. However, ASUS BIOS whitelist restrictions may apply on some G513 variants. Community reports indicate the Intel AX210 works as a replacement on most G513 BIOS versions without issues.
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