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The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) is an ASUS ROG MAXIMUS series ultra-premium flagship motherboard supporting 10th/11th Gen Intel Core processors (Intel Z490 chipset) on the LGA1200 socket with DDR4 memory. It targets overclockers, elite enthusiasts and provides a comprehensive feature set for its platform tier. BIOS updates deliver stability improvements, security patches, new processor compatibility, and platform optimizations.
Product released: May 1, 2020
Version 3401, released August 19, 2026
Last checked for updates: Sep 15, 2026 22:44 UTC
1. Update Intel IPU 2026.1 microcode 2. Update Intel ME to 14.1.79.2540 3. Enhance system security “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 14.1.79.2540 to ensure optimized system settings.” Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M12H.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 17 versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) firmware, released between April 30, 2020 and August 19, 2026.
This product was recently updated. The next firmware update is expected between November 12, 2026 and March 30, 2027.
ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 237 days.
Official ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) product page
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) is an ASUS ROG MAXIMUS series ultra-premium flagship motherboard supporting 10th/11th Gen Intel Core processors (Intel Z490 chipset) on the LGA1200 socket with DDR4 memory. It targets overclockers, elite enthusiasts and provides a comprehensive feature set for its platform tier. BIOS updates deliver stability improvements, security patches, new processor compatibility, and platform optimizations. It was originally released on May 1, 2020.
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) is 3401. It was released on August 19, 2026.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) firmware version 3401 includes the following changes: 1. Update Intel IPU 2026.1 microcode 2. Update Intel ME to 14.1.79.2540 3. Enhance system security “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 14.1.79.2540 to ensure optimized system settings.” Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M12H.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
To update the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) firmware, download the latest version (3401) from ASUS's website. Follow ASUS's installation instructions, which typically involve copying the firmware file to a memory card or connecting via USB. You can download the latest firmware from ASUS's support page.
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) firmware (version 3401) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-xii-hero-wi-fi-model/helpdesk_bios/
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We have tracked 17 firmware versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI). Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 237 days. ASUS releases updates to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Track this product on LatestUpdate.io to be notified of future releases.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between November 12, 2026 and March 30, 2027.
Yes, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) received a firmware update within the last month. The most recent version is 3401.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) is manufactured by ASUS. Visit the official product page for more information.