One thiing worthy of investment, I have one of these;




http://cgi.ebay.com/Newest-Design-PC...QQcmdZViewItem


you need a board with a parallel port unfoprtunately. USB interface types are more expensive..

For around $35, you can't really go wrong, most companies charge at least $10-15 dollars for a bios chip/flashing, so it pays for itself in no time..

regards
Raja