----- 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