Well, I just now solved my own problem. The answer was so simple it'
almost scarey. I haven't even read your recommendations all of the wa
through, yet. WINDOWS UPDATE!

It was originally recommended that I download all of the mos
up-to-date software, drivers, etc. for my model computer from th
Shuttle website. That should solve everything, right! Wrong! Jus
out of curiosity, I checked Windows for updates. What do you know
there was suddenly one available that had not appeared before
"Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fas
Ethernet NIC." Lo and behold, once installed, my ethernet connectio
works! I'm using it right now!

Lesson in life - if you want the best computer that you can possibl
have, learn how to build it yourself, and get all of the instruction
and installation CDs that should come with it. Well, and then alway
check for Windows updates. :-) Isn't it funny how we look past th
obvious so easily...

Warren Wrote:

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Jen