Compared with the wired XI HERO, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) adds Intel Wireless-AC 9560 and Bluetooth 5.0 through an ASUS Wi-Fi module on the back panel. It is an ATX Z390 board for 8th and 9th Gen Core with four DDR4 slots up to 128GB, two M.2 slots, six SATA ports and Gigabit LAN. Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports are on the rear.
Product released: October 1, 2018
Latest firmware version
Version 2203, released July 20, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 10:59 UTC
What's new in version 2203
1. Enhanced overall system security.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M11HW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 19 versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) firmware, released between September 29, 2018 and July 20, 2026.
Version 2203 - July 20, 2026: 1. Enhanced overall system security. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M11HW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 2004 - November 29, 2021: 1. Update Intel ME firmware. 2. Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M11HW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1903 - August 3, 2021: 1. Support Windows 11 by default, no settings changes required in the UEFI BIOS. 2. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M1…
Version 1902 - July 13, 2021: - Support Resizable BAR support. - Improve system performance. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file(M11HW.CAP)using BIOSRena…
Version 1802 - December 15, 2020: Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file(M11HW.CAP)using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1704 - November 5, 2020: 1. Improve system performance 2. Updated RC 7.0.70.20 3. Improve system stability while using Thunderbolt device. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, p…
Version 1602 - August 21, 2020: - Improve system stability - Update Microcode and ME firmware for Intel security issue Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file…
Version 1502 - May 4, 2020: Improved system stability. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M11HW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1401 - December 11, 2019: Improve Memory overclocking rules Improved compatibility with the Intel H10 Optane Module Fixed an issue that prevented the adjustment of the Tjmax parameter w…
Version 1302 - September 11, 2019: 1. Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M11HW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1105 - June 24, 2019: Improved DRAM compatibility. Improved system performance. Updated ME version to Ver.12.0.39 Updated microcode for Security.
Version 1005 - April 28, 2019: Enhanced security. Improved SSD device compatibility. Updated RAID driver. Improved DRAM compatibility. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rena…
Version 0903 - March 22, 2019: Updated uCode for the latest Intel processor. " Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M11HW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.''
Version 0805 - February 22, 2019: 01. Improved DRAM stability 02. Supported JEDEC standard DDR4 32GB memory 03. Updated RST driver 04. Update ME FW 05. Improve system performance " Before runni…
Version 0803 - January 10, 2019: Supported JEDEC standard DDR4 32GB memory Added AI Overclocking support for i9-9900KF and i7-9700KF CPUs.
Version 0602 - October 31, 2018: - Improved system stability and performance. - Updated Microcode for 8-core CPU. - Improved DRAM stability. - Fixed USB device issue.
Compared with the wired XI HERO, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) adds Intel Wireless-AC 9560 and Bluetooth 5.0 through an ASUS Wi-Fi module on the back panel. It is an ATX Z390 board for 8th and 9th Gen Core with four DDR4 slots up to 128GB, two M.2 slots, six SATA ports and Gigabit LAN. Four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports are on the rear. It was originally released on October 1, 2018.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI)?
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) is 2203. It was released on July 20, 2026.
What changed in ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) firmware version 2203?
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) firmware version 2203 includes the following changes: 1. Enhanced overall system security.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M11HW.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Where can I download the latest ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) firmware (version 2203) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-xi-hero-wi-fi-model/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI)?
We have tracked 19 firmware versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI). Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 736 days.
When is the next ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) is expected soon, between August 6, 2026 and January 18, 2027.
Is ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 2203.