In the processing of trying to fix graphic and usb problems on one of the w2k servers I upgraded the bios as I got a “”Your computer’s system firmware does not include enough information to properly configure and use this device. To use this device, contact your computer manufacturer to obtain a firmware or BIOS update. (Code 35)” message.
Managed to fix the graphics on one of the w2k servers, which would only show me 680*400 and 16 colours by enabling the IRG for PCI VGA in the bios. Also, by changing the MPS version to 1.1 instead of 1.4 in the bios the USB ports also work!
Now I have a nice clean crisp background and no errors in device manager – sweet!