could use some help

[superap]

I am having some problems with my computer. When I turn on my computer, it freezes on the boot screen, where it shows processor speed, amount of memory, etc. It always freezes at the same spot. I tried disconnecting all the hard drives, optical drives,so that all was connected was the motherboard, cpu, memory and video card. But still freezes at the same spot. I am unable to get into the bios setup. It displays a Post Code (6D). I have no idea what that means. Also, I tried to reset the CMOS and change batteries. That did nothing to help.

The computer was working fine this morning. I went to restart the machine and then the problem happened. If it helps, I have a Chaintech VNF4 Ultra motherboard w/ award bios v6.00. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[superap]

anyone?

 

[Motley]

Try re-seating your video card, and memory. If you have more than one stick of ram, then try using just one.

List your other components. cpu, ram, psu., etc.

 

[Motley]

I just googled your post code error. It says: Test 8237 DMA controller 1 FAIL

It means your memory check is failing.

 

[superap]

I just googled your post code error. It says: Test 8237 DMA controller 1 FAIL

It means your memory check is failing.

Does that mean the ram is going bad?

As far as components go, the system right now is:
Chaintech VNF4/Ultra Motherboard
AMD 3200+
2 512MB DDR 400
450W PSU
Geforce 6600GT
200 GB SATA HDD