I'll second this.  Been using Intel-branded motherboards and NICs 
(ELrepo drivers) for quite a few years now without problems.

Phong Nguyen wrote:
> 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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