The HotHardware guys have posted pics of the first retail X38 mobo, which happens to be made by ASUS. The ASUS P5E3 has arrived in their testing lair, & we should expect a review soon'ish.

"Express Gate is actually a self contained instant-on environment that boots before the OS and gives you basic web connectivity as well as Skype and other functionality, like access to the BIOS and more."