VGA LED Problems Asus z97-A No post.

[Iamtehtechguru]

Hello ALL!
I have been working on my first build and I am having problems with VGA LED. I tested all the components before putting them into my case and delicately wiring everything. I struggled through the VGA LED and also I was having problems with the Boot Drive before I put the components in but I did get it resolved. Turns out I had a usb plugged in that wasn't bootable and that caused the boot drive led to turn on. The VGA LED turned off when I tried it with my new monitor. I put everything together in my case and now the light is on and there seems to be no hope. I tested the motherboard with another graphics card, and with no graphics card at all neither works. I also checked for smashed or bent pins on the cpu. I also reset the CMOS. Suggestions? Not quiet sure what the issue is...
To be 100% clear:I turn on the board. all the fans turn on, graphics card and watercooler are both on, but no BIOS. Stuck with VGA LED on. There are no beeps from the onboard speaker.
Specs:
Asus z97-A
2x8 Gig z-skill 2400 mhz
intel i7-4790k
H110i gt watercooler
MSI GTX 970 Gaming 4g
corsair 750w PSU bronze 80+
Heres a video of the boot https://youtu.be/b2dGGyD0yg4
Video of boot after reset:https://youtu.be/FsvoZZYQbDk

 

[Mark_1970]

Disable the xmp button, boot pc, hold memok button till the dram light flashes.
otherwise you may need to update the bios microcode to work with 4790k

 

[Iamtehtechguru]

Disable the xmp button, boot pc, hold memok button till the dram light flashes.
otherwise you may need to update the bios microcode to work with 4790k

I was able to get it to boot up with the XMP switch on before but I've tried it with it turned off as well. I got it to boot once today after reseting it a bunch of times and removing the graphics card around. Then i turned it off and tested and it booted up a few more times. I then removed the graphics card. (so i could have more room to work) and began to mount my hard drives and plug in the sata's. It took me about 40 minutes to figure it all out.(being cautious) and then when I went back I was back to the same old VGA LED. I am very confused.
My motherboard is compatible with my graphics card and CPU I looked it up on the asus website. I've checked to make sure there aren't any uncessary risers that could be shorting the hard drive. Any other ideas?