>This is kind of irratating because I have a Intel 166 mmx system that
>makes my AMD look kind of sluggish.

For troubleshooting, why don't you stick you Intel 166MMX into the
system to see whether the program loading delay is still there. If no, then
the CPU has problem, if yes, you have software problem or you can
blame the cheap MoBo you got.

Dan

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