Can't see LAN

Odyssey

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New build:
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CPU: AMD Quad core Phenom II X4920
mobo: MSI 785GTM-E45 (No slots used, all onboard functions)
HDD: Seagate SATA 1T ST310000520AS
XP Pro 64 bit
4GB RAM

In the network config wizard, it gets to the end and says, "Can't find hardware" (no IP # returned, nothing but that brief message)

The ethernet cable is plugged into the ethernet jack and the jack light is glowing green.

In the shell, ipconfig /all yields:

"Windows IP configuration"

Pinging the gateway yields:

"Destination Host Unreachable" for all 4 tries.

Ran Ubuntu virtual desktop and it connects immediately to the internet, so no hardware problems.

I am probably overlooking something very obvious, but it has been years since I ran into a problem like this. What am I missing? TIA.
 
Blew the whistle here just before finding the solution. Had failed to run the CD that came with the new mobo. Have now done and updated drivers and it is finding the internet just fine.
 
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