New P43 Mobo Won't POST

Here's the one line summary: Brand New MSI P43 Neo3-F 1.1 with Q6600 boots for 8 seconds, doesn't POST, turns self off, then back on for 1 second, then repeats.
Here's the full details. I've had this system for since June 2007. It was originally built with a XFX 680i LT mobo. Eventually, that system stopped booting (slowly degraded to no more POST) and I RMA'd the board. I got a new one that booted all of once before it refused to POST. I swore off XFX and went with this MSI. I have never seen the MSI POST. When I turn it on, it powers for about 8 seconds, then turns off for about 5 seconds, then turns on for about 1 second, then off for about 5 seconds and repeats. I was told my PSU could be too weak (I didn't agree, but figure it was worth a shot) I upgraded and I have the same results. Here is the current build:
MSI P43 Neo3-F 1.1
Q6600
XFX 7600GS - 128 MB, Dual DVI
2x1GB DDR2 RAM
7200 SATA HDD
2xDVD+RW
PSU: 750 W Corsair (provides 720W on 12V Rail)
I originally had a Rosewill 500W which provided 380W on the 12V Rail, which should be enough for the original setup according to my calculations. I got the new PSU and I'm sticking with it. Is it possible that the PSU on my original setup damaged the MSI board - in just a few minutes? Is it possible that the Q6600 is damaged? I have seen a lot of posts about the Quads not being supported until a specific BIOS version - is that what I'm running into?
I haven't seen anyone report the power cycle thing I'm running into with the MSI - what gives?

Quote from: flink on 01-May-09, 08:56:07
this is your mobo http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=proddesc&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=170&prod_no=1720
Yes, that is my mobo.
Quote from: flink on 01-May-09, 08:56:07
look for the bios chip and for a little sticker on this chip. http://www.msi-forum.de/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=88764 --> 4. BIOS-Chip
I found the sticker and it is A7514 IMS230
Quote from: flink on 01-May-09, 08:56:07
do you have a cpu fan or water cooling ?
CPU Fan.

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