Black screen after long post bootup

I just bought a gtx 970 to replace the 9750. I did a new install on a new ssd. I installed all the appropriate mobo drivers and now it's time to install the geforce drivers. I shut off the computer, connected the 6pins to the video card, and made sure the video card is secure seated. Turned on the computer and noticed the post screen, but it lingers for a while then I get a black screen. I'm not able to enter the BIOS.

Could this be a faulty video card?

ThrashZone said:

Hi,
Could be which exact brand and model 970 ?
Looks like the board has on board graphic's so remove it and use that
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1155 - GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 (rev. 1.0)
Look at the pci-e slot for damaged pins.

Evga gtx 970 hybrid.
Problem persists when I use the video card.

Layback Bear said:

Does you video card need (2) six pin connectors hooked up?

From post #1

I shut off the computer, connected the 6pins to the video card,

It does.

Layback Bear said:

It does ??
It does need to 2, 6 pin connectors?
It does have 2, 6 pin connectors hooked up.

Which one?

It does need and it did have two hooked up. Problem persists when connected.

AddRAM said:

So it never gets to windows ?

Nope

I just bought it from ncix so I contacted them instead. First technician said it was defective. Second technician blamed my PSU then my mobo. The video output on my mobo works find though so I'm not even sure any more.