Recently, ASRock released new BIOS updates to support upcoming Intel “Raptor Lake” desktop processors on 600 series motherboards. Now, Asus has confirmed plans to do the same, with most Z690 motherboards getting the update.
The BIOS updates will be available to download through Asus's website, or you can use the company's BIOS Flashback and EZ Flash tools to install the update.
You can see the full list of Asus motherboards and the updated BIOS version in the table below:
Chipset | Product line | Model name | BIOS version |
Z690 | ROG | ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME GLACIAL | 1601 |
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 EXTREME | 1601 | ||
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA | 1601 | ||
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO | 1601 | ||
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 APEX | 1601 | ||
ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA | 1601 | ||
ROG STRIX | ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI | 1601 | |
ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI | 1601 | ||
ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI | 1601 | ||
ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 | 1601 | ||
ROG STRIX Z690-G GAMING WIFI | 1601 | ||
ROG STRIX Z690-I GAMING WIFI | 1601 | ||
ProArt | ProArt Z690-CREATOR WIFI | 1601 | |
PRIME | PRIME Z690-A | 1601 | |
PRIME Z690-P WIFI | 1603 | ||
PRIME Z690-P | 1603 | ||
PRIME Z690-P WIFI D4 | 1603 | ||
PRIME Z690-P D4 | 1603 | ||
PRIME Z690M-PLUS D4 | 1603 | ||
TUF GAMING | TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS | 1601 | |
TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI | 1601 | ||
TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS D4 | 1601 | ||
TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 | 1601 |
While ASRock supports the latest Intel CPUs on Z690, H670, B660 and H610 motherboards, Asus is only bringing the update to its Z690 boards for the time being. If that changes, we'll be sure to update.
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KitGuru Says: Are any of you currently using a 600-series motherboard? Are you planning to upgrade to an Intel 13th Gen processor once available?