I can't get my network card to connect at more than 10Mb/s, so I thought I would try an updated driver.

The networking is built into the MoBo ASUS P4C800-E Deluxe (Intel integrated 82547EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller).

It uses the e1000 driver that is built into the kernel. I am not sure how this should be done. Do I need to recompile the kernel with the updated driver?

Alternatively, does anyone else have this problem with a P4C800-E Deluxe?

My usual advice is to go out an buy yourself a cheap d-link NIC (DFE-530TX+) for your spare parts box. Unless you're a starving student the ~$15 is money well spent. It might take the drivers a while to catch up with your mobo networking and it's always good to have a spare NIC around.

With the newest release one of the guys around here was able to retired his, but I'll bet he still thinks it was money well spent.

Well said.

I'll go that route.