Failure to configure wired connection with Realtek 8111E on board LAN controller.

[Juan R. de Silva]

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:16:02 +0000, Juan R. de Silva wrote:

> I'm trying to test my new desktop system for compatibility before
> installing anything on it. The system has ASUS P8P67 LGA1155 Sandy
> Bridge B3 Motherboard with Realtec 8111E Gigabit LAN controller on
> board.
> 
> I've tried Ubuntu 9.10 and 10.10 LiveCDs. Neither of them cannot
> configure wired network connection automatically. Tried to google and
> from what I read, it seems this controller is supposed to be supported
> by latest kernels and to work out of box.
> 
> The problem is I cannot even be sure whether I have a faulty controller
> or I am misinterpreted some info and this controller requires some
> additional work to be done to make it connected.
> 
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry, I've forgotten an important detail. The new system has Intel Core 
i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB. 
It's a 64 bit CPU. Thus all LiveCDs mentioned in my first post were AMD64 
LiveCDs.

Could it be a problem?