As I'm relatively new to this list, please accept my apology if this has been addressed previously. I've searched the linux hardware compatiblity list and the suse lists without finding a possible clue. A customer ordered a Dell PowerEdge 700 with no O/S as Dell supports only RedHat. We loaded Suse 8.2 from CD. It is to be used as a MySQL server only. During install the Dell network 'card' is detected but the Connect to the Internet test fails. Switching between DHCP and fixed IP (the preference) makes no difference. However, after you modify the network settings and Finish in Yast2, it will include the phase '(modified)' in the title bar if you call the network connection up again. It remembers the IP settings when switching. During boot, its says lo is done but eth0 fails. We have a generic PC similarly configured with Suse 8.2 running without problem on the network using fixed IP as a temporary server until this one is installed. So the IP settings are correct. The configuration is simple. Dell support is somewhat at a loss and suggests the device driver may be the problem. But since it is new they are sending someone to change out the motherboard in the morning. It's an onboard Intel NIC. I'm going to try installing Suse 9.1 before that in case it has newer drivers. The Suse hardware database shows a number of certified Dell PowerEdge servers though not this specific one. If anyone has experience like this or any relevant advice as to where to look, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance. jcp