ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX is a micro-ATX Intel B860 board for LGA1851 Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, with four DDR5 slots up to 256GB and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Three M.2 slots, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.4 are included, and video comes from DisplayPort or a USB 20Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort output.
Product released: January 1, 2025
Latest firmware version
Version 3401, released September 23, 2026
Last checked for updates: Nov 1, 2026 06:20 UTC
What's new in version 3401
Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency operation.
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 19.0.11.2289. 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.
LatestUpdate has tracked 17 versions of ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX firmware, released between November 12, 2024 and September 23, 2026.
Version 3401 - September 23, 2026: Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency operation. Updating this BIOS will simultaneou…
Version 3211 - August 14, 2026: 1. Updated ME to version 19.0.11.2289v0.4 and GOP to 1069 2. Introduced the new AEMP Mix Tuning feature to enhance memory compatibility. 3. Optimized overall s…
Version 3020 - April 30, 2026: Improves system performance, stability, and adds support for HUDIMM. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 19.0.5…
Version 3011 - April 16, 2026: 1. Improved system performance 2. Silicon Initialization Code updated to 0D.00.0A.30 3. Updated Management Engine (ME) to version 19.0.5.2175v0.3Updating this…
Version 3004 - March 19, 2026: Improve system compatibility and performance Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 19.0.5.2175v0.2. The ME versio…
Version 3002 - January 30, 2026: 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 firm…
Version 1803 - September 30, 2025: 1. Update the Intel microcode to version 0x11a. 2. Enhanced system performance and device compatibility. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corr…
Version 1606 - July 29, 2025: 1. Improved system performance, stability, and device compatibility. 2. Updated Management Engine (ME) to version 19.0.5.1992. Updating this BIOS will simultan…
Version 1405 - May 14, 2025: Update Management Engine (ME) to version 19.0.5.1984. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 19.0.5.1984. The ME v…
Version 1402 - April 25, 2025: 1. Included DIMM Fit Pro 2. Improved system compatibility and performance Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 1…
Version 1204 - April 2, 2025: 1. Microcode updated to 0x117. 2. Intel® CSME updated to 19.0.5.1948. 3. Silicon Initialization Code updated to 0D.00.D8.30 (M.R.C: 2.10.0.0). 4. Included DLRM…
Version 1001 - February 11, 2025: This BIOS enhances system performance and improves high-capacity memory compatibility. This includes support for 2*DIMM memory configurations, achieving speeds…
Version 0805 - January 13, 2025: Support up to 5600MT/s when running the maximum memory capacity of 256GB. The exclusive ""AEMP III"" option will appear when four Kingston RAM DDR5 6400MT/s 64…
Version 0802 - January 6, 2025: 1. Silicon Initialization Code updated to v0D.00.CC.50 (M.R.C:1.4.6.81). 2. Add SA - PCI Express / L1 Substates item to support CPU PCI Express Link Power Mana…
Version 0606 - December 26, 2024: 1. Intel microcode updated to 0x114. 2. M.R.C updated to v1.4.6.64. 3. ME FW updated to v19.0.0.1827. 4. GOP updated to v1057. 5. RST VMD updated to v20.1.0.58…
ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX is a micro-ATX Intel B860 board for LGA1851 Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, with four DDR5 slots up to 256GB and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Three M.2 slots, four SATA 6Gb/s ports, Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.4 are included, and video comes from DisplayPort or a USB 20Gbps Type-C port with DisplayPort output. It was originally released on January 1, 2025.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX?
The latest firmware version of ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX is 3401. It was released on September 23, 2026.
What changed in ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX firmware version 3401?
ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX firmware version 3401 includes the following changes: Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency operation.
Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 19.0.11.2289. 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.
Where can I download the latest ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX firmware (version 3401) are on ASUS's official release page: https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/others/b860m-max-gaming-ax/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX?
We have tracked 17 firmware versions of ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 47 days.
When is the next ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX is expected soon, between October 14, 2026 and November 25, 2026.
Is ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS B860M MAX GAMING AX received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 3401.