Debug codes and black screen on boot

I restarted my computer and the debug code on the motherboard says "99"
I also get a black screen on boot up and it does not advance. In the bottom right of the screen is the same "99"
What is the problem. Thanks in advance.
I have the MSi Military Class II 990FXA-GD80

Quote from: badboy2k on 21-August-12, 11:35:53
ok so from that id suspect mainly that your Graphics card may be the cause! what graphics card/s are you using?
I am using the ASUS HD 6670

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