ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX is an ATX board on the Intel Z590 chipset for LGA1200 11th and 10th Gen Core processors using DDR4. Its PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, two M.2 slots and a ROG DIMM.2 module support fast storage, with eight SATA ports. Connectivity includes Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, plus eight ProbeIt points.
Product released: March 1, 2021
Latest firmware version
Version 2501, released August 5, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 10:59 UTC
What's new in version 2501
1. Improve system stability
2. Update Intel ME FW to version 15.0.55.2751v6
3. Update Microcode to M22A0653_00000100/M22A0655_00000100
4. Update Microcode for Intel IPU 2026.1
“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 15.0.55.2751 to ensure optimized system settings.”
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M13A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 17 versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX firmware, released between March 25, 2021 and August 5, 2026.
Version 2501 - August 5, 2026: 1. Improve system stability 2. Update Intel ME FW to version 15.0.55.2751v6 3. Update Microcode to M22A0653_00000100/M22A0655_00000100 4. Update Microcode for…
Version 2405 - December 29, 2025: • Enhance overall system security. • Update the microcode to M02A0671_00000064. Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site…
Version 2302 - January 6, 2025: 1. Updated Minimum CRB patch for Intel IPU 2024.3. 2. Updated ME to 15.0.50.2633 3. Improved system stability. “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME up…
Version 2203 - April 17, 2024: Improve system stability “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 15.0.45.2411V2 to…
Version 2001 - December 20, 2023: 1. Improve system performance. 2. Update Intel security issue. “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME…
Version 1903 - September 7, 2023: 1. Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities 2. Improve system stability “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME up…
Version 1801 - July 14, 2023: 1. Improve system stability and compatibility “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Versi…
Version 1701 - December 29, 2022: 1. Improve system stability 2. Improve compatibility with NVIDIA RTX40 series cards Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support…
Version 1601 - November 24, 2022: 1. Improve system stability and compatibility Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Versio…
Version 1402 - March 24, 2022: 1. Update for Intel security issue 2. Improve system performance 3. Improve system compatibility and stability 4. Supports ThunderboltEX 4 card FW update tool…
Version 1301 - February 24, 2022: 01. Improve DRAM compatibility 02. Improve system boot time after EZflash. 03. Improve system performance and stability. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback…
Version 1202 - December 23, 2021: 1.Improve system performance. 2.Fixed fan control issue 3.improve system stability 4.update CPU microcode 5.update to MemTest86 ver.9.2 build 2000 6.improve DR…
Version 1007 - July 24, 2021: 1. Support Windows 11 by default, no settings changes required in the UEFI BIOS. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M13A.…
Version 0903 - July 8, 2021: Improve system stability and performance. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M13A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 0902 - July 8, 2021: Improve system stability and performance. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M13A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 0707 - April 28, 2021: - The latest UEFI BIOS updates enable Intel ABT for 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900K and i9-11900KF processors Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please…
Version 0605 - March 25, 2021: -Update Intel Microcode for RKL-S Processors -Update Intel ME firmware -Update Memtest86 tool to the latest version -Improve system performance -Improve system…
Update prediction
A firmware update is expected soon, between September 27, 2026 and February 15, 2027.
ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 235 days.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX is an ATX board on the Intel Z590 chipset for LGA1200 11th and 10th Gen Core processors using DDR4. Its PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, two M.2 slots and a ROG DIMM.2 module support fast storage, with eight SATA ports. Connectivity includes Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, plus eight ProbeIt points. It was originally released on March 1, 2021.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX?
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX is 2501. It was released on August 5, 2026.
What changed in ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX firmware version 2501?
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX firmware version 2501 includes the following changes: 1. Improve system stability
2. Update Intel ME FW to version 15.0.55.2751v6
3. Update Microcode to M22A0653_00000100/M22A0655_00000100
4. Update Microcode for Intel IPU 2026.1
“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 15.0.55.2751 to ensure optimized system settings.”
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (M13A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Where can I download the latest ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX firmware (version 2501) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-xiii-apex-model/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX?
We have tracked 17 firmware versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 235 days.
When is the next ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX is expected soon, between September 27, 2026 and February 15, 2027.
Is ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 2501.