MSI Gaming 5 Z97 -- major issues, currently A2-error

Hey there,
I very much hope someone is able to assist on this one; I feel I have literally tried everything already, and would hate to go through the struggle of returning one or more faulty components. My specifications are as follows -- please note that this is a whole new build and that I have yet to install Windows. I have not been able to reach the BIOS; at every attempt I have been met with no display. I have tested the monitor on several other computers, everything works accordingly.
MOBO: Z97 Gaming 5, MSI
GPU: GigaByte GTX 980
CPU: Intel i7-4790K
RAM: DDR3 4x4GB 2400-11 XMP Beast Kingston
Furthermore, I am running two WD Green 3TBs and 1 Samsung 500GB SSD as storage.
First issue: A sequence of errors: 55 10 19 and 15. I removed all RAM and tested slot by slot - no change. I placed them all back and it somehow - magically - fixed it. However, once I get past 55, I am met with some real issues - seemingly unfix-able (this is where you guys come in ). I am currently booting alright (presumably), but I cannot get any further than 62 - 99 - A2. I have no idea how to solve A2.
All suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
EDIT: This is strange; I let the computer run whilst typing this message. In the meantime it changed from A2 to showing just the temperature (which was 46 and sounds *very* strange and way to high, but that is another problem for another time). I am not sure what caused this, but I was not shown anything on the monitor regardless. Again, there's nothing installed on the computer.

What's the BIOS version, PSU (brand and model, Wattage), OC on CPU, cooler?
Did you try without the graphics card?
Try >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
Also leave HDD/SSD that has OS on it, disconnect the rest.

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