That IS old. It helps to post what OS and hardware you're using - though if it's XP, the opti is probably bad.
Then again, I think the chip is removable. Rub the whole thing down with alcohol. Get a chip remover and pull it off. Inspect the pins, make sure they're all straight and everything. Clean them, clean the sockets (don't use a cotton swab for the latter), then re-seat the chip.
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