New Computer Build -- No Video

Hello everybody, I recently purchased a new computer build bundle from Newegg and I have completely assembled it to find out I can not get the video to work at all. I know it is not the monitor or the cable because i have hooked the monitor up to my laptop using the same monitor cable. I contacted MSI (the motherboard manufacturer) and they told me to try removing the battery for 3-5 minutes, using only one memory stick and switching locations and unplugging every non essential to see if anything works. Needless to say I have tried everything and nothing has worked the last recommendation they gave me was to try another video card which I'm waiting on it to arrive. I was hoping this being my first computer build some people might have some other options for me to try while I wait. This is what my system includes:

MSI A78M-E35 mother board
Evo Veloce 4 GB PC3 memory sticks X2
AMD A8 5600K Quad Core Processor
Seagate 1 TB Barracuda Hardrive
Logisys 550 Watt Power Supply

Any help is greatly appreciated.

V/r

Jeremy