PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4

"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 16.1.32.2473v3. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later. "

"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 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"1. Updated with microcode 0x125 to ensure eTVB operates within Intel specifications.
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"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 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"1. The update introduces the Intel Baseline Profile option, allowing users to revert to Intel factory default settings for basic functionality, lower power limits, and improving stability in certain games.
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"Further optimized CEP settings when disabled
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"• 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 Intel specification sheet or contact technical support for details.
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"This update includes the patch for the LogoFAIL vulnerabilities
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"1. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4
2. Improve system performance
3. Improve DRAM compatibility
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"1. Update Microcode for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
2. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2264v2 for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
3. Improve system stability
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version16.1.30.2264v2. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"1.Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities
2.Update the Intel ME to version 16.1.27.2176V2
3.Improve system stability
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version16.1.27.2176V2. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

"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 BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.27.2176v2 to ensure optimized system settings.”"

"1. Optimize BIOS & Intel ME update mechanism.
2. Improve system stability"

Improve system's compatibility

"1. Improve system performance
2. We suggest updating the ME firmware to the latest version 16.1.25.2020v2

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2020v2 to ensure optimized system settings.”"

"1. Improve system performance
2. Support Intel Arc graphics
3. Many ME updates and optimizations for the next-gen CPU are included. This version does NOT allow rolling back to the previous versions to ensure better compatibility.

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.1885v2 to ensure optimized system settings.”"

Improve system’s performance.

1. Improve system stability
2. Update Microcode for next generation Intel Processors

1. Improve system stability

"1. Update Intel Microcode
2. Update Intel ME version 16.0.15.1735
3. Improve system performance for Intel Core i9-12900KS"

1. Improve system compatibility for Non-K CPU

"1. Update ME firmware
2. Improve system performance"

Improve system compatibility

Improve system performance

First release

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 the latest ME driver simultaneously
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: dcab514b3f1ab3eacdc438b4bde1d9d2

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 the latest ME driver simultaneously
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 5c5ca9585de070fd6f0758ff324f4e43

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 the latest ME driver simultaneously
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: a8f496dc08b1375a87233b1e938ac436

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 the latest ME driver simultaneously
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 049c460cbc82e49a700f17b6d5931e79

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 16.1.25.1885v2_S simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 6327404ec9baffaae961f47ad7cb21fa

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 16.0.15.1735V1.1_S simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 311af7d3df3f3bee5c7dfb13413f52b2

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 16.0.15.1545v2.1 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: c194da02be37ac6682603f0b1706c34c