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
>
>