Intel-branded motherboards are likely to be compatible, though you may need to get backported drivers for the NIC via ELRepo. 

On 25 Oct 2011, at 1018, Scott Williams wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I have been searching for a hardware compatibility list for scientific
> linux, specifically for motherboards (which I have had a problem with
> in the past). I have a hardware supplier that has limited stock, so I
> am not free to choose from an extensive list and would like to be able
> to check particular motherboards for compatibility. Initial searches
> have not proved successful. Does such a list exist?
> 
> Thanks,
> Scott
> 
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