Ok, at this point I I tried the "out of the case set-up and testing" and still get the same result. So I am ready to toss in the towel and accept that the mobo is shorted out or fried and needs to be replaced. I have learned more form all of you in 24 hours than what I have picked up on computers in a year (or more!) so thanks VERY MUCH.
Can any of you do two things for me please;
(1) Recommend a decent AMD3 board for me to purchase (full ATX) that runs around $100-$125?
(2) Most importantly if you have used this board,please email me the exact steps on where to plug in everything please.
Thanks!
Here are the specs on what I have laying on the workbench right now for the mobo:
Athlon Phenom II X4 965 Deneb 3.4Ghz Black Edition CPU AM3 Quad core 45nm
Corsair XMS3 DDR3 dual channel kit memory 4gb (2x2) PC3-10666 1333Mhz
Cooler Master GX 750 watt ATX PSU
Cooler Master Armor A90 mid-tower case w/120mm and 200mm fans
MSI Radeon HD5750 1 GB PCI Video Card
1.5 TB Seagate Hard Drive
Sound Blaster SE PCI Sound card
Logitech speaker System