P67A-UD3-B3 a drop in replacement for GA-P67A-UD3?

[pauleden]

Under the Sandybridge replacement program, I've ordered a P67A-UD3-B3 to replace my GA-P67A-UD3 which is going back to Scan.co.uk.

I chose this motherboard as it's allegedy a direct replacement for the old one. I'm expecting the changeover to only take a few minutes, it's a simple swap.

Or is it? Is there anything I should know or be aware of?

What BIOS can I expect on the B3? I'm hoping it's a fairly late version so my 2600k will work straight off.

[Dark Mantis]

Hi

I wouldn't envisage any problems at all as the board is to alll intents and purposes the same  as your old one. The BIOS will be pretty much up to date and should run your CPU straight out of the box.

[pauleden]

That's what I hoped to hear, thanks DM for a lightspeed reply.

[Dark Mantis]

You are very welcome and good luck with the swapover. If you do hit any snags just post back here. 

[pauleden]

The BIOS will be pretty much up to date and should run your CPU straight out of the box.

It did run the CPU straight away. It shipped with F2, but I went straight to the latest, F3 just because I could.

[Dark Mantis]

Good news and just as I thought. Just as well to update the BIOS as it is available. Once you are sure you are happy with it you can synchronise the Backup BIOS to match.