Quote Originally Posted by ez64 View Post
With a dead processor the fans/mobo should still power up and run not just cut out.

Remove the Processor and ram and graphics card then bootup again and see if the fans stay on.
/agree

If that doesnt work try removing every component (including button cables) from the board, plug in only the 20+4 pin power conenctor and use a screwdriver to jump the on terminal.

If it still doesnt stay on then the boards fubar'd.