Asus ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Asus
- Chipset: Z790
- Socket: LGA1700
- Form Factor: ATX
- DIMM Slots: 4
- Color: 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. Enhance overall system security.2. pdate the ME Firmware version to 16.1.38.2676.Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.38.2676. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later.Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (A5461.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."
BIOS Release Notes Analysis
Launch Stability & Compatibility
Post-launch firmware focused on expanding memory density and hardening platform security. Version 0507 improved general memory module compatibility, while v0904 enabled support for 256GB system memory configurations. Security hardening began in v0801, which mitigated the LogoFAIL vulnerability and updated the Intel Management Engine (ME). This version also adjusted default PCIe bifurcation settings to optimize bandwidth allocation.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Mid-cycle updates addressed processor power management and configuration standards. Version 1002 integrated Microcode 0x123, allowing users to disable CEP (Current Excursion Protection) on 14th Gen non-K CPUs for performance tuning, with further logic refinements in v1102. To align with Intel's stability mandates, v1202 introduced the Intel Baseline Profile, which was formalized in v1301 as Intel Default Settings, redefining factory defaults for voltage and power limits while introducing the ASUS Advanced OC Profile.
Critical Security & Power Management
Critical updates focused on mitigating Vmin Shift Instability across 13th and 14th Gen processors. Version 1402 applied Microcode 0x125 to fix eTVB algorithms, followed by v1503 with Microcode 0x129 to clamp maximum requested VID to 1.55V. The root cause of idle voltage spikes was addressed in v1703 via Microcode 0x12B, which temporarily enforced C1E states before v1801 restored user control. Long-term stability is further reinforced in v2001 with Microcode 0x12F, while v2107 updates the ME firmware to 16.1.38.2676.
ℹ️AI-synthesized summary derived from official changelogs and verified microcode specifications. Always verify with the manufacturer.