ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING is an ATX Z490 board for 10th Gen LGA1200 processors and up to 128GB of DDR4 in four slots. Its expansion list covers two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16 or dual x8), a third x16 at x4 and three x1 slots, with NVIDIA 2-Way SLI and AMD 3-Way CrossFireX support. Wi-Fi is left to an optional Key E module, and Ethernet is Intel I225-V 2.5Gb.
Product released: May 1, 2020
Latest firmware version
Version 3401, released August 25, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 11:30 UTC
What's new in version 3401
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 (SZ490F.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 17 versions of ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING firmware, released between May 14, 2020 and August 25, 2026.
Version 3401 - August 25, 2026: 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 fr…
Version 3302 - March 24, 2026: 1.Enhance overall system security. 2.Update the microcode to M02A0671_00000064. “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support sit…
Version 3201 - January 16, 2025: 1. Updated Minimum CRB patch for Intel IPU 2024.3 2. Updated ASUS Secure Boot variables for system stability. 3. Updated Microcode for IPU OOB 2024.1 to addres…
Version 3001 - June 7, 2024: 1.This update includes the patch for the LogoFAIL vulnerabilities. 2.Improve system stability. “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from A…
Version 2801 - December 1, 2023: Improve system performance and security. “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 14…
Version 2701 - March 21, 2023: 1. Improve system stability “Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 14.1.53.1649V1.…
Version 2601 - June 10, 2022: 1. Improve system performance 2. Improve DRAM compatibility Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ490F.CAP) using BIOSRena…
Version 2403 - December 16, 2021: 1. improve system performance and compatibility 2. improve system stability 3. improve DRAM compatibility Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please re…
Version 2301 - August 3, 2021: - 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 (SZ490F…
Version 2201 - July 16, 2021: - Improve device compatibility. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ490F.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 2103 - 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 1003 - December 23, 2020: 1. Add a Re-Size BAR Support option to enhance GPU performance 2. Improve system performance Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS…
Version 0901 - November 18, 2020: 1. Update Intel Microcode 2. Improve system performance 3. Update AURA Firmware Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ490F…
Version 0804 - November 17, 2020: - Update ME firmware to 14.0.45 - Improve system stability and performance - Improve DRAM compatibility - Improve Intel thunderbolt device compatibility. Befor…
Version 0707 - August 28, 2020: 1.Improve system performance 2.Update Intel Microcode 3.Improve AI Overclocking function for new CPU Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename…
Version 0607 - June 11, 2020: 1.Improve system performance and stability 2.Improve compatibility with the Intel H10 Optane Module 3.Enhance AI Cooling mechanism Before running the USB BIOS…
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING is an ATX Z490 board for 10th Gen LGA1200 processors and up to 128GB of DDR4 in four slots. Its expansion list covers two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16 or dual x8), a third x16 at x4 and three x1 slots, with NVIDIA 2-Way SLI and AMD 3-Way CrossFireX support. Wi-Fi is left to an optional Key E module, and Ethernet is Intel I225-V 2.5Gb. It was originally released on May 1, 2020.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING?
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING is 3401. It was released on August 25, 2026.
What changed in ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING firmware version 3401?
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING 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 (SZ490F.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Where can I download the latest ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING firmware (version 3401) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z490-f-gaming-model/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING?
We have tracked 17 firmware versions of ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 241 days.
When is the next ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING is expected soon, between October 10, 2026 and March 20, 2027.
Is ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 3401.