Asus PRIME Z690-P WIFI
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Chipset: Z690
- Socket: LGA1700
- Form Factor: ATX
- DIMM Slots: 4
- Color: Silver / 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
Initial firmware releases focused on stabilizing the Z690 platform and expanding hardware compatibility. Version 0603 and v1008 updated the Management Engine (ME) and RC/MRC versions to resolve early system performance issues. Support for the Intel Core i9-12900KS was added in v1401, while v1620 introduced microcode updates to support 13th Gen processors. Version 2014 enabled Intel Arc graphics support and enforced ME firmware synchronization to prevent rollback incompatibilities. High-density memory support for 24GB and 48GB modules was implemented in v2212, followed by fixes for RAID configuration instability on high-capacity storage arrays in v2603.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Mid-cycle updates prioritized 14th Gen processor integration and power management tuning. Version 2802 finalized support for 14th Gen CPUs, while v3202 introduced Microcode 0x123, allowing users to disable CEP (Current Excursion Protection) to optimize performance on non-K series processors. To address stability across varying workloads, v3210 implemented the Intel Baseline Profile. This was further refined in v3212, which established Intel Default Settings as the factory standard, replacing the previous "Load Optimized Defaults" behavior and adding specific profiles for Performance and Extreme configurations.
Critical Security & Power Management
Recent updates address high-severity vulnerabilities and CPU voltage regulation issues. Version 3010 patched the LogoFAIL security vulnerability. A sequence of critical microcode updates was deployed to mitigate instability in 13th and 14th Gen processors: v3401 integrated Microcode 0x125 to correct eTVB algorithms, and v3403 applied Microcode 0x129 to clamp maximum voltage requests. The root cause of Vmin Shift Instability was addressed in v3410 and v3601 via Microcode 0x12B, which resolves elevated voltage requests during idle states and enforces C1E. Continued mitigation against voltage drift was applied in v3801 with Microcode 0x12F, while v3811 updates the Management Engine to version 16.1.35.2557 for ongoing security maintenance.
ℹ️AI-synthesized summary derived from official changelogs and verified microcode specifications. Always verify with the manufacturer.