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The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING is an ASUS ROG STRIX series enthusiast gaming motherboard supporting 10th Gen Intel Core processors (Intel 400-series chipset) on the LGA1200 socket with DDR4 memory. It targets gaming enthusiasts and content creators 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 25, 2026
Last checked for updates: Sep 16, 2026 11:16 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 (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.
This product was recently updated. The next firmware update is expected between October 21, 2026 and March 25, 2027.
ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 241 days.
Official ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING product page
The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING is an ASUS ROG STRIX series enthusiast gaming motherboard supporting 10th Gen Intel Core processors (Intel 400-series chipset) on the LGA1200 socket with DDR4 memory. It targets gaming enthusiasts and content creators 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 STRIX Z490-F GAMING is 3401. It was released on August 25, 2026.
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.
To update the ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING 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 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/
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We have tracked 17 firmware versions of ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 241 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 STRIX Z490-F GAMING was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between October 21, 2026 and March 25, 2027.
Yes, ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING received a firmware update within the last month. The most recent version is 3401.
ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING is manufactured by ASUS. Visit the official product page for more information.