ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI

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ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI is an ATX Intel Z690 board for LGA1700 12th Gen Core processors, using four DDR5 slots up to 128GB. Storage covers four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots and six SATA 6Gb/s ports. Wireless is 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.2 alongside Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, and the rear panel has a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port.

Product released: November 1, 2021

Latest firmware version

Version 4601, released September 29, 2026

Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 11:18 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 (SZ690A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.

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firmware version history

LatestUpdate has tracked 27 versions of ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI firmware, released between January 25, 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 21, 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: - improve single 24/48GB memory module compatibility - Improved system compatibility and stability - Update Intel ME firmware “Before BIOS update, please downl…
• 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 11, 2022: Improve system stability. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ690A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
• Version 1505 - June 2, 2022: 1. Improve DRAM stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ690A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
• Version 1403 - April 14, 2022: 1. Update Intel Microcode 2. Update Intel ME version 16.0.15.1735 3. Improve system performance for Intel Core i9-12900KS Before running the USB BIOS Flashback…
• Version 1304 - April 7, 2022: - Improve system performance and compatibility. - Update AURA firmware Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ690A.CAP) usi…
• Version 1003 - February 22, 2022: 01. Improve system performance and Window 11 OS stability. 02. Update USB PD FW to 1.0F. 03. Update Intel ME FW to 16.0.15.1620 V3 04. Add Thunderbolt FW updat…
• Version 0811 - January 25, 2022: FIRST RELEASE

Update prediction

A firmware update is expected soon, between October 28, 2026 and January 8, 2027.

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

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