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Beeeph:
While I'm troubleshooting, I'd like to hear what others think the problem might be.
Beeeph:
Ok, it turns out it was a wiring problem.  So now that I can get it stay on, it won't P.O.S.T.  Any things I should check right off the bat?  I've reseated the RAM and the CPU, but I'm not really sure what else I should check.  Thanks!
ras2a:
Try resetting the CMOS - Flip the button cell out, wait a few moments and replace!

Craig
Oddfeld:
Do you have the case speaker hooked up properly? When it POSTs it should give a series of beeps that tell you whether it's freaking out about RAM or fan failure or whatever so you can at least narrow it down a bit - see your motherboard manual (go download a copy from the mobo manufacturer's website if you've lost it).

whammoed:
You can also try removing everything from the pc that is not necessary to see the bios.  i.e. take out any cards (besides graphics) , hard drive, floppy , usb, etc.  All you need to see the bios is memory and graphics, and processor.  That way you can at least rule out all the other stuff first.
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