CPU/Mobo Asus Will Start Shipping B3 Revision Sandy Bridge Motherboards This Week

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Source: Asus Will Start Shipping B3 Revision Sandy Bridge Motherboards This Week - Softpedia

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Asus has just announced that the company is getting ready to start shipping new revised versions of its Sandy Bridge LGA 1155 motherboards later this week, immediately after the revised design is released by Intel.

The new motherboards, that feature the B3 stepping of the Cougar Point chipset, can be easily identified as all of the new boards will feature a sticker on the top right corner of the box which reads “New P67/H67 B3 Revision.”

In addition, the motherboards will also carry an on-board sticker and the UEFI BIOS reports that chipset version as the B3 stepping.

More methods to identify if the board is based on Intel's latest revision of the Cougar Point PCH are available by following this link.

On January 31, Intel released a notice announcing that almost all Sandy Bridge motherboards shipped until then were affected by a SATA bug which would, in time, slow the performance of the four SATA II 3Gbps ports.

At the heart of the problem is one of the transistors in the 3Gbps PLL clocking tree that was provided with too high of a voltage, resulting a leakage current which, over time, can cause the failure of the 3Gbps ports.

To correct this problem, Intel has started the fabrication of a new revision of the Cougar Point chipset, identified with the B3 stepping.

Shortly after, Asus announced that it will replace all the products affected by the bug with new revisions when they become available, provided that users register their motherboards, or laptops, on a special webpage which can be accessed by following this link.

According to Asus, customers will get the replacement products free of charge, delivery times varying by region.

An article detailing how to find out if your Sandy Bridge motherboard is affected by the issue is available here.
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rajkumar_pb said:
The wait is over. Now we can start suggesting SB proccy with P series mobo, and happy overclocking... :D
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We can't start suggesting SB rigs here on TE coz new b3 stepping chipset motherboards haven't hit the indian shores yet... when it will hit? well dont know... but i think we will definately get to see some B3 Stepping Chipset Motherboards in the month of March in indian markets... :)
 
rajkumar_pb said:
We are already near march... So we can?
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If we will start suggesting SB rigs then ppl wud go and buy B2 Stepping motherboards which are already affected and some dealers must b having these in stock to sell... So we can only start suggesting SB rigs when B3 stepping motherboards wud actually b available in the indian market...
 
Well, they will be here by first weekend of March, so start suggesting, but just look out for the B3 badge before buying......
 
Just got confirmation from a well know mumbai dealer at Lamington Road that the revised Mobo will be available in next two days,Also the well know Dealer of delhi has given a quote for the same to me today,Hence its already hit delhi.... Congo Delhiwallas!!!!!
 
saifbukhari said:
Just got confirmation from a well know mumbai dealer at Lamington Road that the revised Mobo will be available in next two days,Also the well know Dealer of delhi has given a quote for the same to me today,Hence its already hit delhi.... Congo Delhiwallas!!!!!
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Can u tell us which well known dealer told u this?
 
Prime says they will get newer rev p67 boards boards within this week, however they don't have any price list as of yet.
 
The Sorcerer said:
Prime says they will get newer rev p67 boards boards within this week, however they don't have any price list as of yet.
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If prime said that then take it wid a grain of salt... Coz prime never receives stock on time... SMC wud b the first one to receive the B3 stepping motherboards stock IMO...
 
Hades. said:
If prime said that then take it wid a grain of salt... Coz prime never receives stock on time... SMC wud b the first one to receive the B3 stepping motherboards stock IMO...
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True That, But as THe Sorcerer said, Prime will get in two days that means they should be getting it, and im optimistic of that, oh Im sooooooo gonna get this upgrade!!!!! ;-)
 
I am all set with the Moolah. Just waiting for the revised Sabertooth P67 to hit the market. I am so gonna blow the gratuity amount from my former company for a major overhaul. :P
 
I seriously doubt its going to be available that soon, atleast through official distribution sources through any stores to be honest. Hopefully it shouldn't turn out one of those "available after 2 days" dialogues that most of the dealers use to retain their customers.
 
Lord Nemesis said:
I am all set with the Moolah. Just waiting for the revised Sabertooth P67 to hit the market. I am so gonna blow the gratuity amount from my former company for a major overhaul. :P
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GooDluck Lord Nemesis!!! :-)

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Lord Nemesis said:
I am all set with the Moolah. Just waiting for the revised Sabertooth P67 to hit the market. I am so gonna blow the gratuity amount from my former company for a major overhaul. :P
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Yeah Hopefully
 
Ok, So Just confirmed today that Asus in Mumbai has no definite date for release of the B3 Revision of New Sandy Bridge Mobo's...... :-(
 
saifbukhari said:
Ok, So Just confirmed today that Asus in Mumbai has no definite date for release of the B3 Revision of New Sandy Bridge Mobo's...... :-(
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Thats wat i said... :)
 
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