X48C won't go to BIOS

Just received brand new X48C motherboard.
On start up, the system runs about 3 seconds? Just long enough to show the MSI splash screen (Press tab or Del). It then immediately reboots and does this in an endless loop.
If I hit either tab or Del, It goes to the beginning of the post screen and freezes there (Ctrl+alt+Del does not work).
Unfortunately, having purchased everything, I'm finding that the motherboard may be incompatible with everything I bought with it - at least it's not listed as being compatible.
Memory is Super Talent W1333UX4GS DDR3-1333 2x2G (4G) in slots 2 and 5 with Turbo cards installed in 1&4 DDR2 side inserted. This memory is not listed as compatible.
CPU is Intel Q9550
Graphics Card is GeForce 9600GT - also not listed as compatible.
Any ideas on whether the memory, or graphics card is/is not the problem, and if there is anything I can do to fix this.
Bios is 7.0. If updating bios would help, any suggestions on how to update it w/o being able to boot?
Thanks!
On boot, the computer either runs for about 5 seconds and reboots (repeat continuously)
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OK, I've updated my signature; hopefully it provides the information about my system that you need.
Power on system comes on for 7 seconds TOTAL. About 1 second after the flash of "Wolverine's Claws" tearing through the motherboard (with the options to hit Tab to Post or Del to BIOS), the system shuts down. 5 seconds later it comes on again. Repeat endlessly?
I've searched my Motherboard; there is not a sticker similar to those posted in this forum that tells the bios that the mb shipped with. However, if I hit Tab quickly enough, it shows:
AMIBIOS(c) 2006 American Megatrends, INC
A7353IMS v7.0 032008
Genuine Intel (R) , Speed: 333x6=2000 MHz
Memory Frequency for DDR3 1333 (Dual Channel)
Initializing USB Controllers .. Done.
...(blank screen until the bottom where it shows:)
64-0100-000001-00101111-032008-Bearlake-0AAAA000-Y2KC
I've downloaded and read on flashing the BIOS to update it to ver 7.3. However, the first commandment (and it's written about 6 times, so I assume it's important) is "make sure your system is stable." If I can't get to BIOS when I power it on, is this a stability issue?
Also, I'm not sure how to set it to boot from USB when I can't even get to that screen.
By the way, I've read through the manual; there is NOTHING that mentions tech support from MSI. Is it available?
Any feedback would be appreciated; I'm feeling a bit lost here.
THanks!

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