Originally Posted By: Phil.
I can't test the RAM without a working machine.

Memtest does not require an operating system of any nature. Go download it, burn it to CD, and boot it.

Originally Posted By: Phil.
My SATA drive does have jumpers with instructions on setting it to master or slave

Are those instructions labeled "PATA Installation"? That doesn't apply to your drive.
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