New z77a-g45 no boot no video

I just got a brand new g45 mobo and a 3570k.
I have assembled it and theres no video or activity.
The cpu phase leds only shows one led lit.
The cpu fan kicks in so there is power going into the mobo
I have checked the cpu pins and didnt see any bent ones and I have plugged the right power cables from the power supply.
I have removed all disks, the video card and tried with no memory sticks and with only one stick.
Because nothing happens I dont know how to troubleshoot before deciding to do a Rma.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you

I did check the pins in the socket with a magnifying glass. They all looked perfect. The problem was not from there.
I looked at all the board and didnt see anything unusual but I am not an electronics expert so there could be something wrong.
I am sending the board back. Believe me that its not by choice because I bought online and now it will be probably 2 weeks before I get the replacement. Not a happy camper.
Another thing that happened and I am mad as hell, is that to RMA the ask to put the cover plate back over the socket to protect it and I didnt know how the plate was set up so I ended up touching slightly the pins. 
I was so mad... I straightened them as best as I could and the tip of the pins are aligned but you can tell it doesnt look smooth as before.
I hope the store will understand and after doing whatever they do the board was really defective.

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