How will me know when C2 steppings z87 are out?

Just an FYI, I picked up an Asus Maximus Hero from Microcenter on Long Island today and it was a c2.
 
Its a real shame that they couldn't put the updated revision on the product packaging somehow, or change the part number. My plan is to wait for the R9 290 to be released, and buy all my stuff then. I'll just hope that I get a C2 by that point. They were supposed to be in the channel by the end of August, so one would hope that the old stock has been sold by now.
 
Renapd said:
D8M
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That's what I thought.

I'm 99.9% sure that D6M serials are C1 stepping boards and D8M are C2 stepping boards.

It's a shame I can't call Amazon and make them send me a specific serial number.

My VI Hero's a C2, my VI Gene's a C1.
 
Now I have to go back and exchange my 4770k. Pretty bad chip, barely gets 4.2 with 1.25v. =( At least I got a C2 board.
 
Ultra Wide said:
Mine is D6M and it's a C2. Purchased at Microcenter.
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Well CRAP - there goes my theory, right out the window, LOL.

It still may hold water in that the later the serial, the better chance of the C2 stepping. I think certain ROG boards were C2 almost from the get-go.
 
I think it depends on the board... Keep in mind there are large warehouses (not just Amazon & Newegg & Microcenter) that ASUS ships to - basically distribution centers. Who knows how long and how many (C1)boards are sitting in the distribution centers still. It may be a while before less-popular boards like the Gryphon, for example, show up in C2. There still might be hundreds or thousands of C1s still sitting in various distro centers...
Only ASUS could tell us the true manufacturer date changover to C2.
 
Brahmzy said:
I think it depends on the board... Keep in mind there are large warehouses (not just Amazon & Newegg & Microcenter) that ASUS ships to - basically distribution centers. Who knows how long and how many (C1)boards are sitting in the distribution centers still. It may be a while before less-popular boards like the Gryphon, for example, show up in C2. There still might be hundreds or thousands of C1s still sitting in various distro centers...
Only ASUS could tell us the true manufacturer date changover to C2.
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Do you know the date of manufacture for your gene/hero?
 
The guy at microcenter knew when the board was manufactured somehow. I forgot to ask him with numbers he was looking at on the box. He said my board was made in September, so I figured it would be a C2.
 
This is what I got from another forum:
Motherboard Serial Number

ASUS products have serial numbers that are 10 - 15 digits long. They have the following format:

1st digit: Year Manufactured (last digit of the year) (0 may be represented. by "A")
2nd digit: Month Manufactured (1-9, A-C)
3rd digit: Product code ("N" for notebook, "M" for motherboard, etc.)

Examples:
Motherboard manufactured in year 2010 (0 or "A"), September (9):
Serial Number: 09Mxxxxxxxxx or A9Mxxxxxxxxx

Motherboard manufactured in year 2009 (9), December (12 is represented by "C"):
Serial Number: 9CMxxxxxxxxx
 
If you search the web for the model number, 90MB0DY0-M0EAY5, you will only find this C2 motherboard for sale in Europe. None in the United States online retailers. Same goes for other models, like the Z87 Sabertooth. It appears that Asus is dumping all the old early revision boards on America to sell them out before they will release the C2 versions here.
 
Joseph42 said:
If you search the web for the model number, 90MB0DY0-M0EAY5, you will only find this C2 motherboard for sale in Europe. None in the United States online retailers. Same goes for other models, like the Z87 Sabertooth. It appears that Asus is dumping all the old early revision boards on America to sell them out before they will release the C2 versions here.
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That information was found to be only partially correct. If you find that model you will get a C2. However people are getting C2 boards here in the states being sold under the original model number. I read Hero boards from the egg are C2, but not sure about the formula yet. Honestly the hero is probably good enough for my use, I just like the upgraded sound, and capacitors on the formula.
 
Joseph42 said:
If you search the web for the model number, 90MB0DY0-M0EAY5, you will only find this C2 motherboard for sale in Europe. None in the United States online retailers. Same goes for other models, like the Z87 Sabertooth. It appears that Asus is dumping all the old early revision boards on America to sell them out before they will release the C2 versions here.
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This is because that's the EAN which means: European Article Number .This number is not used in the USA.
 
The EAN was renamed "International Article Number", but retained the EAN designation. Asus places both the UPC code and the EAN code on it's motherboard boxes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Article_Number_(EAN)

I bought a Z87 Sabertooth motherboard from Amazon (US) two weeks ago and it is still a C1 board. Amazon indicated they have over 70 of these boards in stock. Interestingly, they do not show the UPC or EAN codes on their web site. They just show model as Sabertooth Z87.
 
I forgot to mention that 90MB0DR0-M0EAY5 is the Asus Part number. The EAN code is 4716659553502
 
Has anyone received a ROG board with the serial # D7M instead of D6M or D8M and know whether it's C2? The M6E I purchased from Amazon arrived today and it's D7M.
 
I have been waiting to buy a ASRock Z87E-ITX motherboard with the C2 stepping chip in the U.S. I have asked but not found anyone who has gotten one from Newegg. Newegg cannot tell if what they have in the warehouse is C2 or not. I got a list of Internet based authorized dealers off of ASRock's website. I contacted SuperBiiz.com and they checked their stock in the warehouse and sent me the following email confirming what they told me:

"It’s nice to talk to you on phone. I just checked with our warehouse staff and confirmed that our MB-Z87EITX are all C2 version. For our return policy, please check http://www.superbiiz.com/rma.php."

Their price was the same as Neweggs but they had a $5 coupon code (until Oct 28th) under "Deals" on their homepage. ASRock is giving a $15 rebate on all Z87E-ITX motherboards purchased before October 28th, so after rebates the cost will be $130 delivered. I have gone ahead and ordered it.
 
Oregon said:
I have been waiting to buy a ASRock Z87E-ITX motherboard with the C2 stepping chip in the U.S. I have asked but not found anyone who has gotten one from Newegg. Newegg cannot tell if what they have in the warehouse is C2 or not. I got a list of Internet based authorized dealers off of ASRock's website. I contacted SuperBiiz.com and they checked their stock in the warehouse and sent me the following email confirming what they told me:

"It’s nice to talk to you on phone. I just checked with our warehouse staff and confirmed that our MB-Z87EITX are all C2 version. For our return policy, please check http://www.superbiiz.com/rma.php."

Their price was the same as Neweggs but they had a $5 coupon code (until Oct 28th) under "Deals" on their homepage. ASRock is giving a $15 rebate on all Z87E-ITX motherboards purchased before October 28th, so after rebates the cost will be $130 delivered. I have gone ahead and ordered it.
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I wouldn't trust SuperBiiz at all, they are pretty incompetent. You are better off buying from Amazon.com or Newegg if you are going to take chances anyway.
 
Oregon said:
I have been waiting to buy a ASRock Z87E-ITX motherboard with the C2 stepping chip in the U.S. I have asked but not found anyone who has gotten one from Newegg. Newegg cannot tell if what they have in the warehouse is C2 or not. I got a list of Internet based authorized dealers off of ASRock's website. I contacted SuperBiiz.com and they checked their stock in the warehouse and sent me the following email confirming what they told me:

"It’s nice to talk to you on phone. I just checked with our warehouse staff and confirmed that our MB-Z87EITX are all C2 version. For our return policy, please check http://www.superbiiz.com/rma.php."

Their price was the same as Neweggs but they had a $5 coupon code (until Oct 28th) under "Deals" on their homepage. ASRock is giving a $15 rebate on all Z87E-ITX motherboards purchased before October 28th, so after rebates the cost will be $130 delivered. I have gone ahead and ordered it.
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Do you have a microcenter nearby? I saw a bunch of C2 Asrock mini-ITX boards there.
 
I just received a Z87-Pro from Newegg with C2 stepping.

It used the same model number and the packaging as the old stepping. The only way to tell was run CPU-Z and check BIOS.
 
Maineiac12 said:
I just received a Z87-Pro from Newegg with C2 stepping.

It used the same model number and the packaging as the old stepping. The only way to tell was run CPU-Z and check BIOS.
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I started to suspect that the aritcal saying asus would use a new part number does not apply to US.
 
Chackie_Jan said:
Do you have a microcenter nearby? I saw a bunch of C2 Asrock mini-ITX boards there.
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Unfortunately I don't have a Microcenter anywhere close, which is why I went with an etailer. I am glad that they are out there, though.
 
cpthk said:
I started to suspect that the aritcal saying asus would use a new part number does not apply to US.
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Yes, almost makes me want to pick another brand that will allow users to know what they are getting. I don't like that practice at all.
 
FYI just received an MSI Z87-GD65 from Amazon UK which is a C2 stepping as indicated on the box by 'C2' typed at the end of the description of features on the white barcode label. No other stickers present on box or mobo. It looks like it came from stock in Germany.
 
Received Asus Hero board. It is a C2. Original part number. Serial number starts with D8M.
 
cpthk said:
Received Asus Hero board. It is a C2. Original part number. Serial number starts with D8M.
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You get it from an e-tailer or a big box store? I am tired of waiting and might get buy a MF6 today from amazon. My current rig is crashing on BF4 mid game which is annoying.
 
nob0dey said:
You get it from an e-tailer or a big box store? I am tired of waiting and might get buy a MF6 today from amazon. My current rig is crashing on BF4 mid game which is annoying.
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I bought it from amazon. Most models should have c2 by now. As another user reported z87-pro is also c2 from newegg now.
 
cpthk said:
Would you able to share with us where, when you bought it, part number, first 3 letters of serial number?
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I ordered it from SuperBIZ as soon as it was available a few months ago when it was released.

Part Number 90MBOFT0-M0AAY0
 
Another user reported that purchased Asus Z87 Deluxe/Quad from Newegg 11/11/13, with C2 stepping. It also has the original part number.
http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=25682777#p25682777

So far in the US, all ROG series, pro, deluxe/quad have users reported receiving C2 stepping. I think most models should have C2 by now. But apparently Asus isn't using the new part number in the US (at least now).
 
An update: Glad to report that my 11/18/13 purchase of an Asus Maximus VI Formula from the local Micro Center with the old part # with a serial number of D8******* is a confirmed C2! The BIOS is still 0714 (July 9, 2013).
 
Is this something that is/could be resolved from a BIOS update?

I just purchased an MSI Z87-GD65 last week and from what I can tell it doesn't say C2 on the box like the above poster noted, but I also updated the board to BIOS 1.6 as soon as I got into windows, and I don't seem to have any issues relating to my USB 3.0 drives with sleep or otherwise.
Of note, the markings on my board say rev 1.1, while CPUZ is reporting it as a ver 1.0
 
Z87 has been out so long I can't believe there are any C1s out there right now. They new about the bug before Z87 was even released.
 
If it doesn't say anything about C2 on the motherboard box, you can use CPU-Z and look under Mainboard tab for the revision # to the right of the screen.
 
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