Asus Pro B860M-CT-CSM
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Chipset: B860
- Socket: LGA1851
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- DIMM Slots: 4
- Color: Black
BIOS Update Status
- Microcode 0x117
Contains Intel Maintainence Release 1.
- Microcode 0x11A
Performance and stability improvements with Intel Maintainence Release 4 (MR4).
- Microcode 0x121
Updates compatibility tables for future Intel Core Ultra processor steppings and improves system stability.
Latest BIOS Version
"1.Support for future Intel® Core™ Ultra series processors.2.Update AMI BIOS Codebase to version 5.32_9AACA_RC0D.00.05.10(6011.00)_213.3.Update Intel® ME firmware to version 19.0.5.2175v0.2 for enhanced platform stability.4.Update CPU Microcode to m_82_c0662_00000121 to improve processor performance and security.Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 19.0.5.2175. The ME version will remain updated even if you roll back to an older BIOS later. We recommend using EZ Flash to update the BIOS, as it supports ZIP format and auto-updates the ME."
BIOS Release Notes Analysis
System Stability & Architecture
The Asus Pro B860M-CT-CSM lifecycle began with the initial release v0404. Subsequent updates prioritized platform management and firmware coherence, with version v1406 updating the Intel Management Engine (ME) to build 19.0.5.1984. Version v1606 continued this trajectory, improving general system stability and device compatibility while advancing the ME firmware to version 19.0.5.1992.
Performance Tuning & Latest Features
Firmware v1802 integrated Microcode 0x11a to enhance performance and compatibility. The significant update v3002 prepares the motherboard for next-generation hardware by adding support for future Intel Core Ultra series processors. This version incorporates Microcode 0x121, which updates compatibility tables for future processor steppings and improves system stability. Additionally, v3002 updates the AMI BIOS codebase and upgrades the Intel ME firmware to version 19.0.5.2175 to ensure robust platform operation.
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