Trying to test a 2300c MoBo

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Hey Duo-ers,

I recently heard about a Mac that would not startup unless it had a battery 
in it. That got me to thinking...

I have a 2300c Mobo that I am trying to test, but I am having problems... it 
will chime at startup, but nothing happens to the Duo 250 screen I have 
attached to it. Also, when a HD is attached to it, it does not spin up at all.

It has no PB battery, nor does it have a PRAM battery...

Help?
Cunfoos'd Craig W.