Q9550 cpu and p965 platinum problem

I have P965 platinum m/b with 1.8 bios. The old CPU is E6400. I just tried to instal Q9550. PC starts but stack at MSI logo. Any ideas?
EDIT: 1+3 led are  red

Hello,
which Revision of the Q9550 are you using?
The CPU Support List only includes the Q9550/C1 [sSpec number = SLAWQ].  If you have the Q9550/E0 you have a CPU Support problem.  That processor is not included in the CPU Support list.  It requires a MicroCode-Update and currently the latest BIOS for your Board is v1.80 which does not include such an update. 

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