MS 6507 Wont stop memory testing

I have a new (yes i know it is old) MS6507 mobo with a PIV 1.8GHz, 512MB (2 x 256MB) GeForce2 MX440 64MB
When i power it on all that happens is the Bios details are shown along with the CPU spec.
The memory test runs through, when it reaches the max memory it restarts to count again. This is all that happens until power is switched off.
The "esc & del" keys are not active in fact the keyboard has the "Caps / Num & Scroll" lights on all the time.
I have replaced memory, keyboard as well as disabled HDD and Optical drives and still have the same problem.
I have tried resetting the CMOS settings.
Do i have a dead mobo?
regards
Tony

I dont think so, I just think that the Memory Check-Sum Option in the BIOS is either Stuck in the Check Memory Loop, or you have a Bad RAM Module, Have you tried to BOOT with a Different Memory Module?...........Sean REILLY875

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