ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha is an Extended ATX TRX40 board for third generation Ryzen Threadripper processors with up to 64 cores in sTRX4, and it ships with a Fan Extension Card II. Eight DDR4 slots hold up to 256GB of ECC or non-ECC memory, with a ROG DIMM.2 module for two M.2 drives, Aquantia 10G plus Intel gigabit LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200.
Product released: November 1, 2019
Latest firmware version
Version 2601, released September 29, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 11:55 UTC
What's new in version 2601
1. Enhanced system security.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (Z2EA.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
LatestUpdate has tracked 13 versions of ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha firmware, released between June 12, 2020 and September 29, 2026.
Version 2601 - September 29, 2026: 1. Enhanced system security. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (Z2EA.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 2502 - January 21, 2026: 1. Update fTPM firmware from TPM-A to TPM-B. Please back up your BitLocker recovery key and suspend BitLocker encryption in the operating system before updatin…
Version 2402 - October 27, 2025: 1. Improved system security and addressed vulnerabilities. 2. Updated AGESA to PI 1.0.0.F Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS fi…
Version 2302 - July 9, 2025: 1. Enhanced stability, improved system security, and addressed vulnerabilities. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (Z2EA.C…
Version 2102 - April 25, 2024: 1. Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities 2. Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, plea…
Version 1802 - June 20, 2023: 1. Improve system stability. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (Z2EA.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1701 - January 18, 2023: 1. Improve system stability Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file(Z2EA.CAP)using BIOSRenamer.
Version 1603 - April 13, 2022: 1. Improve system stability for Armoury Crate Installation. 2. Update Agesa code 5.15_1AVUB_PI 1.0.0.7_017 Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please r…
Version 1502 - July 24, 2021: 1. 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 (Z2EA.…
Version 1402 - January 20, 2021: - Support Resize Bar function - Improve DRAM performance and stability - Improve USB device compatibility Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please re…
Version 1303 - December 4, 2020: 1. Improve system stability 2. Update AURA firmware 3. Improve DRAM compatibility 4. Improve fan control setting Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, pl…
Version 1201 - October 28, 2020: 1. Improve system performance 2. Update CMOS detective function 3. Improve memory overclocking function Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rena…
Version 1101 - June 12, 2020: 01. Improved system performance and stability. 02. Updated CastlePeakPI1.0.0.4 Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file(Z2EA.CAP…
Update prediction
This product was recently updated. The next firmware update is expected between January 21, 2027 and June 22, 2027.
ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 206 days.
ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha is an Extended ATX TRX40 board for third generation Ryzen Threadripper processors with up to 64 cores in sTRX4, and it ships with a Fan Extension Card II. Eight DDR4 slots hold up to 256GB of ECC or non-ECC memory, with a ROG DIMM.2 module for two M.2 drives, Aquantia 10G plus Intel gigabit LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200. It was originally released on November 1, 2019.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha?
The latest firmware version of ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha is 2601. It was released on September 29, 2026.
What changed in ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha firmware version 2601?
ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha firmware version 2601 includes the following changes: 1. Enhanced system security.
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (Z2EA.CAP) using BIOSRenamer.
Where can I download the latest ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha firmware (version 2601) are on ASUS's official release page: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-zenith/rog-zenith-ii-extreme-alpha-model/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha?
We have tracked 13 firmware versions of ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 206 days.
When is the next ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha firmware update expected?
ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between January 21, 2027 and June 22, 2027.
Is ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS ROG Zenith II Extreme Alpha received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is 2601.