Error Message and no Sound on Mac Mini

Hi all
As recommended by several people here I upgraded the RAM on my step-dad's Mac Mini. Everything looked okay, other no Internet, due to a disconnected Airport Antenna that I reconnected. After doing that he now is having two problems with this computer.
1. error message "Sorry there is not enough memory for Solitaire to run"
2. No sound - checked System Preferences and most options are grayed out - In addition when looking at hardware overview I get this message 'there is not built in audio."
I was told to reset the PRAM, but I am not sure if I am doing this right, as I can not hear this computer starting up (can't hear the dings).
Here is the system info.
Mac Mini 2.1
1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB Ram
Mac OSX 10.5.8
Please if you can be of help.
Thanks

I am just finally posting a reply. Looks as though the sound card went out. I was told that I could purchase a new open and install myself. I did not do that, but rather my step-dad just decided it was time to buy a new Mac Mini.

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