Application crash w/new FW800 logic board

Hi;
Two days ago I switched out the logic board in my FW400 SP 1.25 MDD dual boot tower with a used, but supposedly OK, FW800 board. Booted normally. Everything was OK for the first day. Also to note, on the first day I applied the iTunes and QuickTime updates.
Second day, I began experiencing application crashes - first w/iTunes, then Safari and iPhoto. iTunes wouldn't play more than a minute or so of a tune or MP3 file, then crashes. Safari only crashes occasionally, same for iPhoto.
Last night I opened the case while the computer was asleep. Saw a red LED glowing on the board - between the RAM slot and the video card. Never opened the case before with the O.E. board in so I don't know if the red light is normal. Did the usual repair of permissions.
Originally I left the battery in that came with the used FW800. Last night switched that out with the one from my FW400 board. Haven't experienced any Safari crashes since or tried iTunes & iPhoto but I just performed the battery switch.
Also, wondered if the system software needed to be updated to recognize the FW800 board.
My plan is to upgrade further w/the DP 1.25. Don't need dual boot function. Plan to install internal Bluetooth and Airport extreme card but haven't yet. Have both. Is the antenna kit for the Bluetooth module available?
Any suggestions you can give is appreciated!

May have answered part of my question. After installing the battery from my original FW400 board, no crashes. Ran iTunes, vids on Safari and scrolled through 1K pics in iPhoto, all at same time. CPU temp stayed at 105-106.

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