Nothing happens if I try to boot

smitty1ky

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Recently I received all new parts for a computer I'm supposed to be building, with specs as follows:
Asus m5a97 r2.0
Amd FX 8350
MSI R9 280
G.Skills Ripjaw 2x4Gb
Rosewill HIVE 550W PSU
NZXT 240

I plug my PSU in, turn on the PSU, not the computer, and the standby light on the motherboard comes on, with a flashing flashback light, but pressing and holding the power button does nothing. fans do not spin up, nothing happens period.

Any help would be appreciated!

I'm, RMA ING the processor, seems that other mobos with same issue were acctually cpu issues, will update if it works. Still would like input tho
 
Solution
I would breadboard the build first (always do this before putting it in the case), and only have minimal memory and the CPU installed on the mobo to test for functionality. Ensure that all power connections are made (4/8 pin power to mobo AND 24-pin power to mobo), power to GPU, and the CPU fan installed and running.
I would breadboard the build first (always do this before putting it in the case), and only have minimal memory and the CPU installed on the mobo to test for functionality. Ensure that all power connections are made (4/8 pin power to mobo AND 24-pin power to mobo), power to GPU, and the CPU fan installed and running.
 
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