ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI

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Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 and DDR5 up to 192GB define ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI, an ATX Intel Z790 board for 12th to 14th Gen Core processors on LGA1700. It adds four M.2 slots, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port.

Product released: October 1, 2022

Latest firmware version

Version 1840, released September 23, 2026

Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 12:06 UTC

What's new in version 1840

Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency operation. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.40.2765. The ME version will remain updated even if you roll back to an older BIOS later. We recommend using EZ Flash to update the BIOS, as it supports ZIP format and auto-updates the ME. If using USB BIOS FlashBack,ENsure the ME version matches the BIOS version and rename the BIOS file with BIOSRenamer before proceeding.

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firmware version history

LatestUpdate has tracked 28 versions of ASUS TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS WIFI firmware, released between November 22, 2022 and September 23, 2026.

• Version 1840 - September 23, 2026: Enhanced memory performance, system stability, and compatibility with CXMT memory chips for improved low-latency operation. Updating this BIOS will simultaneou…
• Version 1836 - May 14, 2026: Update Intel microcode for enhanced stability & security. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.40.2765. Ple…
• Version 1825 - October 28, 2025: 1. Improved system performance, stability, and device compatibility. 2. Implemented security updates. 3. Updated Management Engine (ME) to version 16.1.35.2557…
• Version 1820 - May 21, 2025: 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 deskt…
• Version 1805 - November 4, 2024: 1. Modify strings in BIOS settings Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.32.2473v3. Please note after you up…
• Version 1802 - October 24, 2024: 1. Updated with Intel microcode 0x12B to address elevated voltage requests during idle or light activity, further mitigating Vmin Shift instability issues. 2.…
• Version 1663 - August 14, 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 1661 - July 10, 2024: 1. Updated with microcode 0x125 to ensure eTVB operates within Intel specifications. Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME t…
• Version 1658 - 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 1656 - April 19, 2024: 1. The update introduces the Intel Baseline Profile option, allowing users to revert to Intel factory default settings for basic functionality, lower power lim…
• Version 1645 - March 19, 2024: 1. Improved DDR5 compatibility 2. Further optimized CEP settings when disabled Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to vers…
• Version 1641 - February 29, 2024: • Update the Intel microcode to version 0x123, allowing for disabling CEP for improved performance on Intel 14th Gen non-K series processors. *Disabling CEP fo…
• Version 1630 - February 6, 2024: Support high-capacity DDR5 memory kits. (up to total in 256GB)
• Version 1611 - January 26, 2024: 1. Improve system compatibility. 2. Support for USB4 PCIE GEN4 Card.
• Version 1604 - December 28, 2023: This update includes the patch for the LogoFAIL vulnerabilities Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version 16.1.30.230…
• Version 1603 - December 13, 2023: Support graphics card with M.2 storage Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding Intel ME to version16.1.30.2307v4. Please note after you…
• Version 1601 - December 5, 2023: 1. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2307v4 2. Improve system performance 3. Improve DRAM compatibility Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the correspond…
• Version 1402 - September 19, 2023: 1. Update Microcode for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors 2. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2264v2 for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors 3. Improve system stabilit…
• Version 1220 - August 16, 2023: 1.Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities 2.Update the Intel ME to version 16.1.27.2176V2 3.Improve system stability Up…
• Version 1210 - August 1, 2023: Improve system’s memory compatibility. Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.…
• Version 1205 - June 26, 2023: 1.Improve system stability and compatibility for the Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors. 2.Fix the compatibility and instability issues when configuring RAID for…
• Version 1030 - June 20, 2023: 1. Update Intel uCode. Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2124v4 to ens…
• Version 1010 - May 19, 2023: 1. Improve system performance Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2124v4…
• Version 1002 - April 24, 2023: 1. Update Intel ME version 16.1.25.2124v4 2. Update Intel Microcode. 3. Improve memory compatibility. Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool…
• Version 0812 - February 24, 2023: 1. Improve system performance 2. Support high-capacity DDR5 memory kits
• Version 0809 - January 11, 2023: 1. improve single 24/48GB memory module compatibility
• Version 0806 - November 28, 2022: 1. Improve system performance
• Version 0802 - November 22, 2022: First Release

Update prediction

A firmware update is expected soon, between October 10, 2026 and December 9, 2026.

ASUS typically releases firmware updates for this product approximately every 145 days.

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