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The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF is an ASUS ROG MAXIMUS series ultra-premium flagship motherboard supporting 13th/14th Gen Intel Core processors (Intel 700-series chipset) on the LGA1700 socket with DDR5 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: October 1, 2022
Version 2202, released August 14, 2026
Last checked for updates: Sep 16, 2026 10:44 UTC
1.Optimized memory compatibility via Intel IPU 2026.1 microcode update. 2.Updated Management Engine (ME) to version 16.1.40.2765v3.1. 3.Enhanced system security. 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 (A5516.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 11 versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF firmware, released between January 29, 2024 and August 14, 2026.
This product was recently updated. The next firmware update is expected between September 25, 2026 and January 7, 2027.
ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 182 days.
Official ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF product page
The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF is an ASUS ROG MAXIMUS series ultra-premium flagship motherboard supporting 13th/14th Gen Intel Core processors (Intel 700-series chipset) on the LGA1700 socket with DDR5 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 October 1, 2022.
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF is 2202. It was released on August 14, 2026.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF firmware version 2202 includes the following changes: 1.Optimized memory compatibility via Intel IPU 2026.1 microcode update. 2.Updated Management Engine (ME) to version 16.1.40.2765v3.1. 3.Enhanced system security. 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 (A5516.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
To update the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF firmware, download the latest version (2202) 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 Z790 HERO BTF firmware (version 2202) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z790-hero-btf/helpdesk_bios/
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We have tracked 11 firmware versions of ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 182 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 Z790 HERO BTF was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between September 25, 2026 and January 7, 2027.
Yes, ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 2202.
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO BTF is manufactured by ASUS. Visit the official product page for more information.