My PC Wont Boot Up...

[RMasters]

I really need help and fast! I recently switched on a very old machine and I get the following message almost immediately:
ATI MACH64 SGRAM BIOS 3.002

And thats it, nothing else, no beeps, nothing.
Please can someone tell me what this means and what I can do to fix it. Many thanks

Rick

 

[pavNell]

Does it have memory in it? Usually a memory check is done after the graphics card info is displayed.

 

[jlong515]

I'm with pav...check the memory, and replace if needed. Also I would try removing all non-essential hardware such as sound cards, modems, etc... and see if you still have the problem. May also try replacing the video card.

Best of luck...

Jeff

MCSE,CCNA,ASE

 

[RMasters]

Thanks for writing back guys, I have got the box open and there is a RAM stick in the slot, but there is an empty slot aswell. Should I just go and buy some more memory, is there a way to test if the stick is knackered or the slot/motherboard?

Thanks again, Rick