Tips for replacing a motherboard and CPU, running Mandrake/XP

[david merriman]

I'm about to replace my motherboard and CPU, and wondered if anyone has 
any advice to offer regarding things to do/not to do in the process.  
I'm Googling for info as well, so I will RTFM :)

I'm currently dual-booting Mandrake 10 Official (2.6.3-9 kernel IIRC) 
and Windows XP Pro.  I'm expecting XP to throw major wobblies, but what 
can I expect from Mandrake ?

I'm replacing these:
   Athlon XP 1900+ CPU, 266MHz FSB
   ASUS A7A266 motherboard
with these:
   Athlon XP 2400+ CPU, 266MHz FSB
   Albatron KX600 Pro motherboard
The machine currently won't boot, so whatever needs to be done will have 
to be done after the new components are in place.

Any comments welcome.  If you'd like more info, let me know.
Thanks,
David
--
When I go, I'd like to go peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in 
terror like his passengers.