ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) is a 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX board on the Intel Z490 chipset, with an LGA1200 socket for 10th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Wireless is 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with Bluetooth 5.1, and the Ethernet side lists TUF LANGuard.
Product released: May 1, 2020
Latest firmware version
Version 3005, released January 15, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 12:09 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 Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) is a 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX board on the Intel Z490 chipset, with an LGA1200 socket for 10th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Wireless is 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with Bluetooth 5.1, and the Ethernet side lists TUF LANGuard. It was originally released on May 1, 2020.
What is the latest firmware version of ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI)?
The latest firmware version of ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) is 3005. It was released on January 15, 2026.
What changed in ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) firmware version 3005?
ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) 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 Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) firmware (version 3005) are on ASUS's official release page: https://www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/tuf-gaming/z490-wi-fi-gundam-edition/helpdesk_bios/
How often does ASUS release firmware updates for ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI)?
We have tracked 7 firmware versions of ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI). Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 661 days.
When is the next ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) firmware update expected?
Based on this product's update history, a firmware update for ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) is expected soon, between March 6, 2026 and February 16, 2027.
Is ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, ASUS Z490-GUNDAM (WI-FI) received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 3005.