P67A-GD55 board stuck in "CPU is in 1 phase power mode" loop.

New build: mobo: as stated, CPU: i5-2500k, Cooler: Cooler Master TX3, PSU: OCZ700SXSP, RAM: 4x2GB PNY DDR3-1600, GPU: EVGA GT440, HDD: WD500AAKX, DVD: LGGH22NS50.  System assembled without a hitch in Cooler Master Centurion 534+ ATX case.
Moment of truth:  Switch PSU on. System launched into loop of CPU 1 phase power mode = on for fraction of second, off for 1-2 sec.  The indicator is led 1 of 6 lighting briefly with each cycle.  The FP power led lights up and the fans all spin during the brief on periods. Started disconnecting peripherals and power connections, removing ram and at each test there was no change.  Got down to just PSU and mobo with still no change.  Pulled CPU power connector leaving just mobo 24 pin and still no change.  Reseated CPU and switched coolers somewhere in the middle of that. 
What have I missed that will get this system to boot?

Last update to this thread, just to say problem completely solved with the replacement mobo from MSI.  This one booted up the way it should and my new system is purring and running quite cool under all default settings.  Have just two 120 mm case fans, one intake and one exhaust, plus TX3 cooler on the i2500k.  MSI software says CPU is running about 29 degees and NZXT sentry 2 fan controller says bottom of heatsink is 23-24, with all temps min the case < 25 and no warm air exhaust.  Must be the relatively mousy GPU (EVGA GT440) not cooking everything in the neighborhood.
I didn't build this for gaming, just for running a very large number of browser, Excel, Windows Explorer et al windows at the same time without hanging.  It's doing that now under W7 Pro 64bit.   to MSI for backing up their warranty and   from me when I use the new rig.

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