MSI Gaming 5 won't Post

Hey Everyone,
Running into some problems with my new build.  The system specs are:
Msi Z97 Gaming 5 Motherboard
i7 - 4790k
Ballistix 16GB (DDR3 - 1600)
Evga GTX 760
Corsair Cx 750M
Samsung ssd 850 Pro 512
The error code I get from the Debug Screen is "A2", but it doesn't break it down on what it means from the book.
As for clearing the CMOS, I put a jumper on the board and the blue led light came on and then removed it.  Should I do something else with it?  The manual isn't that detailed after that.
I also popped the ram into a working system and it seems to be good.
Any help would be useful on what I should do next.
Thanks in advanced!
-Aaron

disconnect any storages
then retest
about clear cmos, see >>Clear CMOS Guide<<

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