[Jeremy] had an ASUS EEE PC 1000HE netbook on his hands which had succumbed to a corrupted BIOS. In most situations, people replace a motherboard when the BIOS is damaged beyond repair, but ...
Everyone endeavors to build a PC that's somewhat future-proof, but most enthusiasts don't look at the motherboard beyond platform, PCIe generation, and basic slot compatibility. A small number perhaps ...