ASUS Z97-A CPU_LED blinks while in boot-loop

[MedievalMace]

I just built a new computer for myself through moving the old CPU, RAM, and HDD from a Lenovo to a new case, psu, mobo, and gfx card. However, whenever I attempt to boot it, it only boots for a second, before going into a loop. The only noticeable thing that occurs is that the CPU_LED blinks red for a second, I'm timing with the loop.

Specs:
CPU: i5 4460
GFX: EVGA GTX 970 SC ACX 2.0
PSU: EVGA 650 G3
RAM: DDR3 8GBx1
MOBO: ASUS Z97-A

None of the pins are bent, and I know the i5 works as it was used in my Lenovo for a year or two. I put it back in the Lenovo after the attempt, and it booted up fine.

 

[alexoiu]

Is the 8 pin power cable connected to the motherboard?

 

[MedievalMace]

Yes, it is.

 

[alexoiu]

Try testing the board outside the case, for ruling out a short.
Check also the power supply, if working and the cpu socket for bent pins.
If still the same, then it might be a board issue.

 

[MedievalMace]

Well, it wasn't a shortage. I guess the mobo is faulty.

 

[alexoiu]

It could be. Try RMA-ing it.