POWERMAC G3 DESKTOP BEIGE

HELP!!!
I have a Powermac g3 desktop and it started up fine then i heard the "death chime" what do i do???? the powermac has mac os 8.5 (i think) PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!!!!
Jordan Kennedy

did you try the cuda?
it could fix it i think
also check all the cards and other devices in the mac
also check the pram battery it may be dead or low power i say get a new one just in case but those coust about $15
if you do the cuda hold it for atlest 15 sec to 30 sec
the cuda buttion is on the mainbord next to the 3rd pci slot
press it when you get a new battery too
that is all i can say i would need more info but you did not give a lot for me to go on so that is what i say

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