ASRock Z690M PG RIPTIDE/D5

Launch Stability & Compatibility

Initial firmware releases focus on platform establishment and memory density expansion. Update v3.03 optimizes PCIe Gen5 device compatibility and updates the Intel Management Engine (ME). Support for Intel 13th Gen processors is introduced in v7.03, while version v12.04 extends compatibility to "next-generation" (14th Gen) architectures and enables support for high-density 24GB and 48GB DDR5 memory modules. Subsequent updates, including v9.02 and v13.04, iteratively improve memory training algorithms and optimize processor settings.

Feature Maturity & Hardware Support

Mid-cycle updates introduce performance utilities and align power profiles with manufacturer specifications. Version v16.04 enables Intel Application Optimization (APO) for 12th and 13th Gen Core processors and adjusts BIOS defaults to match Intel Default Settings for K-series SKUs. Diagnostic capabilities are enhanced in v14.01 with the addition of a CPU Indicator utility. Furthermore, version v15.03 patches the critical LogoFAIL UEFI security vulnerability to prevent image-parsing exploits during boot.

Critical Security & Power Management

Recent firmware prioritizes the mitigation of Vmin Shift Instability affecting Raptor Lake processors. Version v17.01[Beta] integrates microcode 0x125 to correct eTVB algorithm errors that allowed unsafe frequency boosts. This is followed by v17.02, which updates to microcode 0x129 to enforce a hard 1.55V voltage clamp. The root cause of idle voltage elevation is addressed in v18.01 via microcode 0x12B, while v18.02 implements microcode 0x12F to provide advanced mitigation against long-term voltage drift and degradation risks.