MSI RS480M2-IL uATX

Anyone no if they've sorted out the short Serial port supplied with this board (the one supplied on 3 of these boards that I've bought is too short to reach from the Mobo header to any free slot) not often used I know, but it seems such a waste. Also had a problem with the boards needing to be rebooted because of freezing at the POST, again minor problem, but it's making me a little wary of ordering more of what was otherwise a very well appointed motherboard. Thanks, Ping.