Not sure if you guys heard about this or not, I don't remember seeing it mentioned in this thread.

ASUS has announced their Premium Service.

"ASUS Premium Service is a limited warranty service allowing cross-ship replacement on qualified motherboard models.

Advance Swap Program is available for one year after purchase of your qualified motherboard.

In order to perform a Advance Swap Program for cross-ship of replacement, you will have to provide ASUS with a valid credit card. File document of purchase date might be required after the product is discontinued.

The non-functional or defective parts must be returned to ASUS within 14 days of submitting the warranty replacement request.

Please call ASUS Customer Service (510-739-3777) for additional information."