ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX has just two DDR5 DIMM slots with up to 128GB, quoted at 9600+MT/s overclocked with Ryzen 8000 series. The AM5 board uses the AMD X870E chipset, supports five M.2 slots and four SATA ports, and has two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 and two 40Gbps USB4 ports complete the connectivity.
Product released: September 1, 2024
Latest firmware version
Version 2503, released September 22, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 22:56 UTC
What's new in version 2503
1.Update to AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.1d.
2.Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency operation.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (A5641.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 18 versions of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX firmware, released between February 17, 2025 and September 22, 2026.
Version 2503 - September 22, 2026: 1.Update to AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.1d. 2.Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency oper…
Version 2402 - July 15, 2026: 1. Updated AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.1b Patch A to support the GNR Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) feature. 2. Enhanced memory performance, system st…
Version 2401 - June 26, 2026: 1.Updated AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.1b Patch A to support the GNR Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) feature. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool…
Version 2306 - June 17, 2026: 1.Update AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.1b. 2.Add support for EXPO ULL memory profiles. 3.Enhance Asynchronous Clock and BCLK compatibility. 4.Optimize ECC-UDIMM memo…
Version 2301 - April 27, 2026: "1.New memory profile support. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (A5641.CAP) using BIOSRenamer." Starting from AGESA Comb…
Version 2202 - April 15, 2026: "1.Update AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.1. 2.Improve compatibility and performance for Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processors. 3.Add new Crosshair Tweak items for…
Version 2103 - March 16, 2026: "1.AGESA updated to ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.0a. 2.Provide additional stability margin during high-frequency DDR5 training. 3.Addresses potential boot failures and st…
Version 2102 - February 25, 2026: "1.AGESA updated to ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.0a. 2.Provide additional stability margin during high-frequency DDR5 training. 3.Addresses potential boot failures and st…
Version 2004 - January 30, 2026: "1.AGESA updated to ComboAM5 PI_Pre1.3.0.0 for better security. 2.Enhanced system performance and stability. 3.Improved memory compatibility for JEDEC-complian…
Version 1804 - November 16, 2025: "1.AGESA updated to ComboAM5 PI 1.2.7.0. 2.Improves compatibility with various CPUs and devices. Note: This BIOS version cannot be rolled back to previous vers…
Version 1715 - September 25, 2025: "1. Updated AGESA to ComboAM5 PI 1.2.0.3g. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (A5641.CAP) using BIOSRenamer." Starting fro…
Version 1605 - July 22, 2025: "1.Updated AGESA to ComboAM5 PI 1.2.0.3f. 2.Enhanced system performance, stability, device compatibility, and overclocking support. Before running the USB BIOS…
Version 1512 - June 13, 2025: "1.Updated AGESA to ComboAM5 PI 1.2.0.3e for upcoming CPU compatibility. 2.Enhanced system performance and stability. 3.Important: This update is irreversible.…
Version 1504 - May 29, 2025: "1.Updated AGESA to ComboAM5 PI 1.2.0.3d. 2.Significantly enhanced memory compatibility, with a focus on configurations utilizing all four DIMM slots. 3.Improv…
Version 1401 - May 6, 2025: "Fixed DRAM voltage issue in specific configurations. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (A5641.CAP) using BIOSRenamer." S…
Version 1303 - April 30, 2025: "This update enhances compatibility with high-capacity memory modules and improves overall system performance. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, plea…
Version 1203 - March 18, 2025: 1. Enhanced system performance with support for 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors. 2. Included AI Cache Boost to enhance performance and compute power when using…
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX has just two DDR5 DIMM slots with up to 128GB, quoted at 9600+MT/s overclocked with Ryzen 8000 series. The AM5 board uses the AMD X870E chipset, supports five M.2 slots and four SATA ports, and has two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. Realtek 5Gb Ethernet, 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 and two 40Gbps USB4 ports complete the connectivity. It was originally released on September 1, 2024.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX?
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX is 2503. It was released on September 22, 2026.
What changed in ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX firmware version 2503?
ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX firmware version 2503 includes the following changes: 1.Update to AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.1d.
2.Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency operation.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (A5641.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Where can I download the latest ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX firmware (version 2503) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-crosshair/rog-crosshair-x870e-apex/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX?
We have tracked 18 firmware versions of ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 41 days.
When is the next ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX is expected soon, between October 10, 2026 and November 10, 2026.
Is ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 2503.