P6N Platinum - Unable to enter BIOS. HELP!

I have built many systems (mostly with ASUS boards), and have NEVER had an issue like the one I'm having now.
I just recently purchased an MSI P6N SLI Platinum. After installing the hardware, including two sticks of Mushkin 2GB (996561) with 2.2-2.25 voltage, I have been unable to enter the bios.
If I push the "delete" key several times, I can get to a screen that shows the board info and bios version (1.0), CPU info (dual core 2, 2.4ghz), and then the memory total (shows the 4 gb and "ok").
But that's IT. The system just stays there - it won't go into bios. The four led lights on the D-Bracket 2 Connector indicate the system is "Testing Base and Extended Memory"). I have tried some Corsair XMS2 memory with 2.1 voltage, but same problem.
Is this issue due to the fact that the memory modules are not 1.8 volts, as specified in the manual? I thought the bios would allow the higher-voltage sticks to work and then make modifications in bios.
If anyone can suggest a fix, please let me know. I've tried resetting the CMOS, placing sticks in different slots, in different quantities.
Thank you!

Try with only one memory module in Slot 1.
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I've tried resetting the CMOS
Was your PSU unplugged, when you did that?
If not:
Turn off computer, unplug main power cable from PSU, hit the power-on button a few times to drain capacitors and CLEAR CMOS again.
Turn computer back on and see if that helps.
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After installing the hardware, including two sticks of Mushkin 2GB (996561) with 2.2-2.25 voltage, I have been unable to enter the bios.
Please give FULL system specs with detailed information on all components.
Which BIOS Version are you using?

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to turn off fast boot
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