Asus TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI D4
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. 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
The initial firmware release v0411 established the platform baseline, followed by a sequence of Management Engine (ME) synchronizations culminating in version 16.1.25.2124v4 within BIOS v1002 to ensure chipset communication integrity. Memory compatibility was specifically addressed in v0809, improving training margins for high-speed DDR4 modules. Version 1205 introduced foundational support for Intel Core 14th Gen processors and resolved critical instability issues when configuring RAID arrays on high-capacity storage subsystems. Subsequent updates, including v1402, integrated dedicated 14th Gen microcode and updated the ME to 16.1.30.2264v2 to stabilize the hybrid architecture.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Hardware interoperability expanded in v1611 with support for USB4 PCIe Gen4 add-in cards. Performance tuning capabilities were refined in v1641, which integrated Microcode 0x123 to allow the disabling of Current Excursion Protection (CEP) on non-K 14th Gen processors, a feature further optimized in v1645. To address evolving power specifications, v1656 and v1658 implemented Intel Default Settings as the factory standard, replacing previous overclocking-biased defaults and redefining the "Load Optimized Defaults" behavior to strictly adhere to Intel's recommended power and current limits.
Critical Security & Power Management
Firmware v1604 patched the LogoFAIL vulnerability to prevent boot-level image parsing attacks. A comprehensive mitigation strategy for Vmin Shift Instability was deployed across multiple versions: v1661 applied Microcode 0x125 to correct eTVB algorithm errors, while v1663 integrated Microcode 0x129 to enforce a 1.55V ceiling on VID requests. Versions 1802 and 1805 delivered Microcode 0x12B to resolve root-cause elevated voltage requests during idle states and permanently enabled C1E to reduce processor stress. The mitigation path continued with v1820 introducing Microcode 0x12F for advanced voltage drift protection, concluding with v1825 which updates the Management Engine to version 16.1.35.2557.
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