I received mine on Wednesday, the 17th. I had to update the AlienFX software, but the BIOS was current (A04). Other than running Windows Update, which only discovered a few updates, everything seemed current software-wise.

First Time Boot Up Instructions -
* Once the PC is unpacked, I open the side cover (page 38 in the Aurora Desktop Manual) and push on all cables, cords, cards, ram, just to make sure nothing came loose during shipping
* Replace the side cover
* Connect only the mouse, keyboard, speakers, and monitor to the PC
* Those USB devices should be plugged into the PC rear USB ports
* Power the monitor on
* Power the PC on
* The Factory Image will expand. Just follow the prompts. When done, restart the PC
* Once into windows, connect your broadband cabling to get on the internet
* Once connected to the internet, allow the Windows Update Tool to load only the High Priority updates. I generally do not load the Optional ones
* Reboot the PC when finished
* Create a Windows Restore Point at this time
* Reboot the PC when done
* Now, if you plan on adding other peripheral (printer, scanner, etc.), load the drivers first, then attach the device to the PC
* Reboot the PC when done

Thanks guys .