My new Macbook not working :(

My Mac wont start up, when i turn the power button on the screen remaining in the loading-to-startup stage never gets to the part to log in to account..
does anyone know whats wrong? and what can i do to fix it?

Boot from your system install DVD, run your Disk Utility and repair your permissions. if that does not work, run your system installer.
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"move the SSD from my old Macbook(complete dead)"
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"The OS X Mavericks Installer, available from the (Apple Store)"
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