Bob,
    I plan to swap motherboards (maybe I should  build a new computer).  I currenlty
have an old 486 75 mHz.  Everything works fine, I just need more power and more space
on the hard disk drive.
    Consequently, a list of the web sites that give step by step instructions for
swapping motherboards would be very helpful.
    A couple of miscellaneous questions:
        1.  Would you make a jumb now to a pentium II motherboard?
         2.  Can this be done with a reasonable investment?
        3.   If I jumb to a pentium II, what other   hardware must normally be
replaced?
        4.   What features would you recommend getting on the new motherboard?
                a.  Which chipset?
                b.   Which caches and what capacity?
                c.   Univerasal serial bus?
                d.   number of and type of slots?
                e.   Other features that one should look for?

Are motherboards sold by Fry's reliable?

    Thanks.

Bob Wright wrote:

> It sounds as if all you need is a new motherboard.
>
> Replacing a motherboard is not that difficult...  actually,
> it is rather simple.  A new AT form factor Socket 7 (Pentium)
> motherboard can be had for under $100.   All the new ones
> come with the BIOS you need.  I would look at the ASUS,
> Biostar or Amptron boards.  They are mid priced boards and
> will give you good service.
>
> If you decide to swap out the motherboard, I can send you
> several web sites with step by step instructions on the
> procedure.   Mostly it is a matter of common sense...  taking
> your time and not getting frustrated.   Once you have done
> one, all the rest are nearly the same.
>
>     Bob
>
> At 05:45 PM 3/18/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >Bob Wright wrote:
> >
> >> You need to be more specific about your system for better advice.  Such as:
> >> 1) What is your current CPU
> >
> >Pentium 100
> >
> >> 2) What is your current motherboard (or at least how many ISA slots &
> >>     other slots are on the board and what type of memory.. 30pin vs 72pin)
> >
> >BCM SQ595 Motherboard (Discontinued)
> >4 ISA Slots (all filled)
> >4 PCI Slots (1 filled)
> >72 pin SIMM Sockets (32MB Ram)
> >
> >> 3) What cards are currently in the system & slot types (ie: ISA, VLB or PCI)
> >
> >Sound card (generic soundblaster 16) ISA
> >Logitech Scanner - ISA
> >Cardinal Modem - ISA
> >2nd Parallel port - ISA
> >Matrox Millenium - PCI
> >
> >> 4) How far you willing to go in an upgrade, (either based on money or comfort)
> >
> >I think installing a new mb would be outside my comfort level.  There
> >was a recommendation for a web site that may be of some help.  I doubt
> >it.  Money wise I think $150 would be the max.
> >
> >Thanks for all the advice
> >
> >Dave Littlehale
> >
> >