New mobo (MSI) - "No network found"

[Trick Pony]

Hi group.
Really simple yet strange problem.

Built another new pc for someone. Mobo (new, never installed) is a MSI MS-6714 (the link for someone reason now isn't working)
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=369

Anyways, even using this broadband (Comcast) connection in the new machine, XP Pro (fresh install) it just cant find a LAN connection. Bottom right icon crossed out "No network found"

Any guesses as to why? Do I need to install a driver for the onboard LAN?

Thank you very much for taking the time to read.
(If its not minded, I'm posting this in both the motherboard and network sections)

-Trick Pony

 

[Ernie99]

Is the NIC listed in device manager, or is there a yellow question mark with 'Ethernet Device' listed? If the latter, yes you need to install a NIC driver.