Tell me where your yard, and I'll be there to catch it when you throw it out 😉
Seriously:
1. Update BIOS (Use a different computer to download BIOS & put it in floppy/CD)
2. If still troublesome, stick with minimum hardware (CPU, 1 stick of RAM, VGA) -> see what happens
3. Install the drivers from CD (or better yet, download the latest with a different computer)
Good luck