Firmware Help

Hi, my question is about firmware. I have a 233mhz that is giving me fits. Firmware version 3.0.f3 build date 12-2-98. I have 128MB ram and os x installed (10.3.9). I can't seem to boot into os x. It goes to a failed to boot screen that gives me the info about the firmware version and date. If I reset the nvram and reset all on that failed to boot screen I can get into os x and everything is fine, but when I shut down then reboot, the failed to boot screen pops up again.
If I replace the motherboard will this fix the problem? If so do I also need a new processor or just the motherboard? Where is the firmware stored?
Thank you as always.

gmakc4...
"Firmware version 3.0.f3 build date 12-2-98."
Sorry, but you need to update to Firmware version 3.0.f2, build date 04/23/99 to do any good. See link and related links from the below article.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60384
Please note you will need an approperate version of Mac OS 8.x "installed" on your HD to update your system firmware. The only other way around it is to find a previously updated processor card.
...Ron

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