MSI Z68A-GD65 (B3) Continuous Boot Cycle

My Mainboard was running flawlessly, but yesterday when power on the system...I found that Continues boot cycle.
The computer turns on for a few seconds then powers off. This cycle repeats every 5-10 seconds.
Z68A-GD65 (B3)
http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Z68A-GD65--B3-.html
What are possible fixes/problems or I have to RMA it...please help
I have tried clearing CMOS, swapped the psu, cpu, rams...and also tried with one ram stick at first slot near cpu and at at all other memory slots...but no success and same repeated automatic boot cycle every 5-10 seconds or so...
my specs are..
2600k
Kingston 2x2 gb ram 1333mhz 1.5V...value ram
Nvidia GTX280 GPU
Delta branded 750watts psu

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when i reset the cmos..on first second and third boot the BIOS led flashes..but on fourth it remain stable in that brief time it is powered.
Could you clarify this a little? You mean the BIOS LED stays full off, or it is on steady?

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