Hi,
first some information on my systems
system A is
AMD AthlonXP 1800+ CPU w/256MB DDR
Biostar M7VIG 400 Pro Via KT400-based board
using onboard sound (Via vt8235 with C-Media Electronics (id83) chip) using compiled-in alsa snd-via82xx driver
usb keyboard mouse and controller and a Logitech...