No, I think I'll throw in the towel before we end up doing more harm than good. Sorry, but I guess that's just the way it goes sometimes.
Hi NoJuan999, thanks for the feedback. I have to agree and have to thank you, Hazar and Busykid508 for your efforts on this. Looks like a software mod only on this one (or live with XP). I do wonder if this is some hybrid board as according to Foxconn support site there is only one revision of this board, and the manual does not tally with the locations of the jumpers that are present on the board (everything else is bang on), yet the bios and circuit board clearly state the model as Foxconn 760GXK8MC-RSH. I also have to think myself lucky it did not get bricked in all the efforts so I can't complain - many thanks again - keep up the good work!.