ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME is an E-ATX AM4 board on the AMD X570 chipset, with four DDR4 DIMMs up to 128GB and support for five M.2 slots and six SATA ports. It carries two Thunderbolt 4 ports, Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet and 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2. Q-Code and a BIOS FlashBack button are on board.
Product released: July 1, 2019
Latest firmware version
Version 2301, released August 21, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 22:56 UTC
What's new in version 2301
1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 18 versions of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME firmware, released between July 15, 2021 and August 21, 2026.
Version 2301 - August 21, 2026: 1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12 Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 2203 - July 22, 2026: 1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12 Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 2101 - June 22, 2026: 1.Improve system security. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 2002 - October 27, 2025: Enhance system stability, security, and compatibility. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1901 - September 17, 2025: This BIOS update for Picasso, Raven, Matisse, Vermeer, Renoir, and Cezanne systems includes a critical fTPM firmware upgrade, enhancing security and optimizing…
Version 1801 - August 21, 2025: 1.Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.F. 2.Enhanced system performance, stability, device compatibility, and security. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool…
Version 1702 - February 21, 2025: 1.Updated AGESA version to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.E. 2.Implemented security updates. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP…
Version 1602 - September 20, 2024: 1. Updated AGESA to version ComboV2PI 1.2.0.Cc. 2. Resolved CPU exception when adjusting items like ""When system is in sleep, hibernate, or soft off states""…
Version 1505 - March 22, 2024: 1. Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1.2.0.Ca Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1402 - November 1, 2023: Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1.2.0.B Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1301 - August 23, 2023: 1. Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities 2. Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, plea…
Version 1201 - May 23, 2023: 1. Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1.2.0.A 2. Mitigate the AMD potential security vulnerabilities for AMD Athlon™ processors and Ryzen™ processors 3. Improve…
Version 1101 - February 21, 2023: 1.Update AGESA version to ComboV2PI 1208 2.Mitigate the AMD potential security vulnerabilities for AMD Athlon™ processors and Ryzen™ processors 3.Improve syste…
Version 0606 - March 10, 2022: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.6b 2. Improve system performance for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3. Improve system compatibility and stability Before running the U…
Version 0504 - December 15, 2021: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.5 2. Improve system performance Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIO…
Version 0402 - August 23, 2021: 1. Update AMD AM4 AGESA V2 PI 1.2.0.3 Patch C 2. Improve system performance Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) u…
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME is an E-ATX AM4 board on the AMD X570 chipset, with four DDR4 DIMMs up to 128GB and support for five M.2 slots and six SATA ports. It carries two Thunderbolt 4 ports, Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet and 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2. Q-Code and a BIOS FlashBack button are on board. It was originally released on July 1, 2019.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME?
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME is 2301. It was released on August 21, 2026.
What changed in ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME firmware version 2301?
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME firmware version 2301 includes the following changes: 1. Updated AGESA to ComboV2 PI 1.2.0.12
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (C8E.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Where can I download the latest ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME firmware (version 2301) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-viii-extreme-model/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME?
We have tracked 18 firmware versions of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 71 days.
When is the next ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME is expected soon, between September 30, 2026 and January 29, 2027.
Is ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII EXTREME received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 2301.