they prolly just booted it using external BIOS, noted that it booted fine and put it back in the box.

yes I have heard from another that is proablly what they might have done..

It appears they are going to send me a new board since I already sent in the Boad for a first RMA.. I qualify to get a new board..

I just have to wait till I get the Shipping label then send the pahage and once I get the Tracking Number I give it too Asus Tech Support once they see the package is in Transit they will ship me a new board..

I had already bought a new board so if it is a new Board I will try and sell it either here or on ebay..

Well I jumped the gun and shipped the mobo off on my dime after I did that the next day I get the PrePaid Label.. But that is NOT really the issue they now after they stated I Qualify for another Board. Well I called back and the tech guy said they Had NO Boards of the same make in their inventory and I will NOT be getting a new board..

Well he stated they will try and repair the old board. So I just said OK and was done there.. I will wait and see if and what they will come up next as I feel they are trying their best to discourage me and NOT honor Their Warranty..

WEll that is fine I will be writing a letter to the Asus President and see what that leads too..

Should have them leave a note on your RMA case # about the BIOS issue etc, and tell them to BOOT TEST IT running by itself w/ CPU & RAM, and no External BIOS.

I'd Also ask for them to refund my shipping cost (was like $13?), i pay like $5 for eastern half of the US, and Items to Usually goto California and those are like $9 (Business account w/ UPS), just login, enter shipping info, print label and give it to the UPS guy when he does my daily delivery at my studio.