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? mark