checking NVram when computer boots-hangs

go into the BIOS and set all to default, reboot and see if it clears up, if so, then go back in and start setting up the BIOS the way you need

open the case of the computer. look carefully at the motherboard and notice any logos, simbols, codes or signs printed there

oldgreyguy...

 There is no way to get into the bios.  It hangs at cheking nvram.  

it does not even get to the point of press f4 to enter setup.

oldgreyguy...

 There is no way to get into the bios.  It hangs at cheking nvram.  

it does not even get to the point of press f4 to enter setup.

The computer's battery is ok?  You've not had any luck reading any onscreen information via Pause to get any bios info either?  Any idea what type of NVRAM? One type of NVRAM is SRAM that is made non-volatile by connecting it to a constant power source such as a battery. Another type of NVRAM uses EEPROM chips to save its contents when power is turned off. In this case, NVRAM is composed of a combination of SRAM and EEPROM chips.

pull out any add in cards.......... modem, sound, scsi, and see if you can get into the bios with just graphics installed

bill

Is the memory the correct type for the MB?

I know when I put EDO memory in a computer that only took FastPage memory then it would halt on the checking memory screen.

Well..

This is not giving me any ideas on how to fix my problem.  Well I appreciate comments, but telling me to go into the bios and restore defaults is useless since I cant get into the bios (cause it hangs).

Other comments about the wrong type of memory, I clearly said "I had a 200 MMX motherboard that was my old computer.  I know the equipment works.  I took apart the equipment and stored them in a box, I then built a new computer that I have used for 8 months."

Thanks for trying...I must find another solution

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Well..

This is not giving me any ideas on how to fix my problem.  Well I appreciate comments, but telling me to go into the bios and restore defaults is useless since I cant get into the bios (cause it hangs).

Other comments about the wrong type of memory, I clearly said "I had a 200 MMX motherboard that was my old computer.  I know the equipment works.  I took apart the equipment and stored them in a box, I then built a new computer that I have used for 8 months."

Thanks for trying...I must find another solution

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I then built a new computer that I have used for 8 months.  

                   I put the 200 mmx together in a box (AT) and when I boot up It gets to the "Checking NVRAM" and it just hangs there.  


Make up my mind here, did you just put the system back together??? or did that 8 months ago and just got around to turning it on now???

Even parts in a box go bad, especially electrical sensitive parts???
I'm sorry you feel we are no help, but we aren't mindreaders here, you have not posted any info on what MB you have or anything???
We have no idea what you have tried or what kind of experience you have working on a computer, so unless you help us out with some feedback then there is no way we can help you.

My computer is broke, what's wrong with it?????

I think he got the solution and decided he didn't want to give up any points