ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA EDITION

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA EDITION is an ATX Z690 board for LGA1700 12th through 14th Gen Core, with four DDR5 slots, up to 128GB. It supports five M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 through a ROG Hyper M.2 card, and six SATA ports. Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports are on the rear panel.

Product released: November 1, 2021

Latest firmware version

Version 4601, released September 29, 2026

Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 10:59 UTC

What's new in version 4601

1.Improved security and updated Intel ME Firmware (v16.1.40.2765) Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.40.2765. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (MZ690HE.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.

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firmware version history

LatestUpdate has tracked 23 versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z690 HERO EVA EDITION firmware, released between April 29, 2022 and September 29, 2026.

• Version 4601 - September 29, 2026: 1.Improved security and updated Intel ME Firmware (v16.1.40.2765) Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.40.2…
• Version 4505 - December 15, 2025: 1.Enhance overall system security. 2.Update the ME Firmware version to 16.1.38.2676. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME t…
• Version 4301 - May 26, 2025: 1.Update the Intel microcode to version 0x12F to further improve system conditions that may contribute to Vmin Shift instability in Intel 13th and 14th Gen sys…
• Version 4101 - January 14, 2025: 1.Enhanced system performance, stability and allowed the C1E power state to be disabled. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel…
• Version 4001 - October 30, 2024: 1.Updated with Intel microcode 0x12B to address elevated voltage requests during idle or light activity, further mitigating Vmin Shift instability issues. 2.Th…
• Version 3802 - August 9, 2024: 1.The new BIOS includes Intel microcode 0x129 to enhance the stability of Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen processors. 2.The factory default settings are set to In…
• Version 3701 - July 17, 2024: Updated with microcode 0x125 to ensure eTVB operates within Intel specifications Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to ve…
• Version 3603 - May 31, 2024: 1. Introduce the ""Performance Preferences"" with options for Intel Default Settings (Performance/Extreme) and ASUS Advanced OC Profile. 2. Redefine the factor…
• Version 3501 - April 24, 2024: The update introduces the Intel Baseline Profile option, allowing users to revert to Intel factory default settings for basic functionality, lower power limits…
• Version 3401 - March 22, 2024: 1.Improved DDR5 compatibility 2.Further optimized CEP settings when disabled Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to versio…
• Version 3302 - February 22, 2024: 1. Update the Intel microcode to version 0x123, allowing for disabling CEP for improved performance on Intel 14th Gen non-K series processors* 2. Disabling CEP…
• Version 3101 - December 29, 2023: 1. Improve system stability 2. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2307 3. This update includes the patch for the LogoFAIL vulnerabilities 4. Add PCIe Bifurcation opt…
• Version 2802 - October 6, 2023: 1. Update Microcode for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors 2. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2264 for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors 3. Improve system stability…
• Version 2703 - August 17, 2023: 1. Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities 2. Improve system stability Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update th…
• Version 2602 - July 5, 2023: “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.27.2176 to ensure optimized system set…
• Version 2403 - June 15, 2023: 1. Improve system performance. 2. Improve memory compatibility. “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME…
• Version 2305 - March 22, 2023: "•Improve system performance and security. •Support ME update function •Improve AURA SW experience •Improve DRAM stability “Please back up your Bitlocker recov…
• Version 2204 - December 7, 2022: - Improved DRAM compatibility - Improved system compatibility and stability - Update Intel ME firmware “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update too…
• Version 2103 - October 19, 2022: 1. Improve system overclocking stability on 13th Gen Intel Processors 2. Update Microcode for 13th Gen Intel Processors 3. Update Microcode for 12th Gen Intel…
• Version 2004 - September 16, 2022: 1. Improve system performance 2. Update ME version to 16.1.25.1885v2 3. Many ME updates and optimizations for the next-gen CPU are included. This version does…
• Version 1720 - August 16, 2022: 1. Improve system stability 2. Update Microcode for next generation Intel Processors. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (…
• Version 1601 - July 8, 2022: Improve system stability. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (MZ690HE.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
• Version 1304 - April 29, 2022: First Release

Update prediction

This product was recently updated. The next firmware update is expected between November 4, 2026 and January 20, 2027.

ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 196 days.

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