Asus EX-B760M-V5
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Chipset: B760
- Socket: LGA1700
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- DIMM Slots: 2
- Color: Red / Black
BIOS Update Status
- Microcode 0x129
Microcode update 0x129 addresses an issue where the processor may request high voltages, potentially leading to accelerated degradation.
- Microcode 0x12B
Microcode update 0x12B addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle and/or light activity periods (includes 0x129).
- Microcode 0x12F
Microcode update 0x12F to further address processor degradation on systems with light activity.
Latest BIOS Version
"1. Improved system performance, stability, and device compatibility.2. Implemented security updates.3. Updated Management Engine (ME) to version 16.1.35.2557.Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.35.2557. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later. "
BIOS Release Notes Analysis
Launch Stability & Compatibility
Following the platform launch in v0402, early firmware iterations prioritized Management Engine (ME) synchronization and memory training algorithms. Version 1207 established initial compatibility for Intel 14th Gen processors and resolved specific instability issues affecting high-capacity RAID configurations. Subsequent updates, including v1211 and v1408, optimized DDR5 signal integrity to improve DRAM compatibility, while v1220 addressed undisclosed security vulnerabilities alongside an update to ME firmware version 16.1.27.2176V2.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Firmware v1403 formalized support for Intel Core 14th Gen processors via updated Microcode and ME version 16.1.30.2264v2. Security hardening in v1621 patched the LogoFAIL vulnerability to prevent image parsing exploits during the boot process. Operational parameters were significantly revised in v1659, which implemented Intel Default Settings as the factory standard, replacing legacy ASUS Advanced OC profiles to align with Intel's validated power limits for various CPU SKUs. Additionally, v1811 resolved specific ethernet stability issues to ensure consistent network connectivity.
Critical Security & Power Management
To address Raptor Lake instability, v1661 integrated Microcode 0x125 to correct eTVB algorithms, followed by v1665 which applied Microcode 0x129 to enforce a 1.55V voltage clamp. The root cause of Vmin Shift Instability was mitigated in v1666 and v1805 via Microcode 0x12B, which manages elevated voltage requests during idle states and enforces C1E states to reduce processor stress. Continued hardening in v1820 deployed Microcode 0x12F to resolve edge-case voltage drifts, while v1826 concluded the cycle with ME version 16.1.35.2557 and cumulative security patches.
ℹ️AI-synthesized summary derived from official changelogs and verified microcode specifications. Always verify with the manufacturer.