ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS is an ATX board measuring 30.5cm x 24.4cm, built on the Intel Z490 chipset. Its LGA1200 socket accepts 10th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors.
Product released: May 1, 2020
Latest firmware version
Version 3005, released January 15, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 23:58 UTC
What's new in version 3005
1. Update Intel microcode
2. Improved system performance, stability, and device compatibility.
3. Implemented security updates.
Version 2401 - May 18, 2021: - Support Intel ABT function for 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900K and i9-11900KF processors. - Improve system performance. - Improve DRAM performance.
Version 2219 - April 26, 2021: - Improve DRAM performance and stability. - Improve system performance and stability - Update AURA FW
Version 2210 - January 18, 2021: Support 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors Improve ReSizable BAR compatibility for NVIDIA RTX30 series graphics cards
ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS is an ATX board measuring 30.5cm x 24.4cm, built on the Intel Z490 chipset. Its LGA1200 socket accepts 10th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. It was originally released on May 1, 2020.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS?
The latest firmware version of ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS is 3005. It was released on January 15, 2026.
What changed in ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS firmware version 3005?
ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS firmware version 3005 includes the following changes: 1. Update Intel microcode
2. Improved system performance, stability, and device compatibility.
3. Implemented security updates.
Where can I download the latest ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS firmware (version 3005) are on ASUS's official release page: https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-z490-plus/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS?
We have tracked 11 firmware versions of ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 657 days.
Has ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS been discontinued?
ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued. However, some products resume updates after extended periods.
Is ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 3005.