[CentOS] Intel D425KT Motherboard / Realtek RTL8105E

[Tim Nelson]

----- Original Message -----
> Tim Nelson wrote:
> > Greetings-
> >
> > I'm attempting to get CentOS 5.5 x86 (yes, very specific version
> > required
> > for specific software usage scenario... don't ask) running on an
> > Intel
> > D425KT mini-ITX motherboard. Everything works fine, with the
> > exception of
> > the onboard ethernet, which is a Realtek RTL8105E chip. The stock
> > CentOS
> > installation attempts to use the r8169 driver, which does not work.
> > I've
> > been around the block a few times dealing with Realtek interfaces
> > and
> > their driver hell, but this one is stumping me.
> <snip>
> I've got a baaad feeling about this. Have you considered returning
> the m/b
> for a replacement?
> 

Yes, it crossed my mind, but the fact is I have 4 of these boards, all with the same symptoms. :(

--Tim