ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI

"1.Enhanced system performance, stability and allowed the C1E power state to be disabled.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.32.2473.
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

" 1.Updated with Intel microcode 0x12B to address elevated voltage requests during idle or light activity, further mitigating Vmin Shift instability issues.
2.The option to disable C1E in the BIOS has been removed to ensure it remains enabled, reducing processor stress and maintaining stability per Intel's recommendation.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.32.2473.
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"Revise Redriver setting for PCIEX16_1 => Improved device compatibility

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307.
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1.The new BIOS includes Intel microcode 0x129 to enhance the stability of Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen processors.
2.The factory default settings are set to Intel Default Settings, which now include non-K processors (the K series were already included in previous versions).

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307.
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"Updated with microcode 0x125 to ensure eTVB operates within Intel specifications

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307.
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Introduce the ""Performance Preferences"" with options for Intel Default Settings (Performance/Extreme) and ASUS Advanced OC Profile.
2. Redefine the factory defaults based on Intel’s new ""Intel Default Settings"" for various CPU SKUs.
3. Change F5 from ""Load Optimized Defaults"" to ""Reset to Defaults"".
4. Add warnings when users switch from the defaults to other settings.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307.
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

1. Improved DDR5 compatibility
2. Further optimized CEP settings when disabled

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307.
Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.

"• Update the Intel microcode to version 0x123, allowing for disabling CEP for improved performance on Intel 14th Gen non-K series processors*
• Disabling CEP for performance enhancement may lead to increased power consumption and temperature. Ensure adequate CPU cooling or use a higher-spec cooling solution.
*Intel CEP function varies by the CPU model. Check your CPU's specifications or reach out to its technical support for more information.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"• Improved system performance.
• Enhanced compatibility with 256GB memory.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Improved system performance.
2. Patched LogoFail vulnerabilities.
3. Updated default setting for PCIe bandwidth bifurcation configuration.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"Improve System Performance

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2264. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Update Microcode for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
2. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2264 for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
3. Improve system stability

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.30.2264. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities
2. Improve system performance

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version16.1.27.2176. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.


Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.27.2176 to ensure optimized system settings.”
1. Improve system stability and compatibility for the Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
2. Fix the compatibility and instability issues when configuring RAID for high-capacity storage
3. Do update the intel ME to version 16.1.27.2176

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Update with ME Firmware 16.1.25.2124
2. Support GSKILL DDR5-7200 48GB(24GBx2) memory kit
3. Improve system performance

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2124 to ensure optimized system settings.”

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"-Support high-capacity DDR5 memory kits

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2020 to ensure optimized system settings.”

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. improve single 24/48GB memory module compatibility

2. Improve system stability

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2020 to ensure optimized system settings.”

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Improve system performance
2. Fix the driver compatibility issue with NVIDIA RTX40 series cards
3. We suggest updating the ME firmware to the latest version 16.1.25.2020

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2020 to ensure optimized system settings.”

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PAZ790CW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

SHA256 :
34312a3dc68c19aafed68b6de6fc8b01b6cffdc27be8980d94ac55b131dc79ab
Features :
1. Update Firmware for USB PCIE GEN4 CARD
2. Update Thunderbolt/USB4 device compatibility
3. Update Monitor compatibility

SHA256 :
9b394e00242ef46cb41a8e06be761b2031bf3138d92978ee70c9e410cbd07c0c
Features :
1. Update Firmware for USB PCIE GEN4 CARD
2. Update Thunderbolt/USB4 device compatibility
3. Update Monitor compatibility

SHA256 :
63396f106612f0706b739a285e31b28dc960b98dfbb753e7f8d938aa8bd70f4a
Features :
1. Update Firmware for USB PCIE GEN4 CARD
2. Update Thunderbolt/USB4 device compatibility
3. Update Monitor compatibility

Improved compatibility and added CDC mode support.

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.27.2176 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 37b600de79c6bb0d7ccb4bdccc6923ee

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.25.2020 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: ecd87413879e004cf40cdd1f88295c87

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.25.2124 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 101426ccb0bada9e99064a38aa080af4