Hello, I had BIOS 1601, outdated drivers and Windows 11 For Workstation 64Bit 21H2. I kept it that way, afraid of the latest BIOS, but I reached the limit, next week I want to format and install the new Windows 11 For Workstation 64Bit 22H2 (Update Dec 2022). First of all: My heartfelt thanks to MoKiChU and JohnAb, I follow all your posts! They encouraged me to study more and also to help (I will try).
Good news: I had BIOS 2204 successfully updated, computer boots faster, temperature is a little better.
The Process: Inside Windows, I installed it according to the instructions below the MoKiChU Drivers (what a great job you did my friend) and in the logical sequence indicated by JohnAb and MoKiChU:
01) Intel MEI Drivers (Drivers Only) - Intel MEI V2240.3.4.0 - 09.30.2022
(Install/Update Process : Launch "Install.cmd" by right-click Run as admin > Automatic restart when install is done).
02) Intel ME Consumer Firmware - Intel ME V16.1.25.2020 - 09.22.2022
(Check/Update Process: Check current version : Right click on "Check.cmd" > Run as administrator / Install/Update : Right click on "Install.cmd" > Run as administrator > Automatic restart when install is done).
03) ROG-MAXIMUS-Z690-HERO-ASUS-2204.zip
I installed it using JohnAb tip, transferred BIOS 2204 to a pendrive and from within the BIOS I used Tool\Asus EZ Flash 3 Utility to install the new BIOS 2204. Once that was done, I waited for the machine to reset a few times (in a cold sweat), then it enters a strange screen and takes a long time (almost heart attack) "BIOS is updating Thunderbolt Nvm firmware", terrifying this moment, because it takes a long time and I've never seen it, I'm not even sure what it is, if anyone knows, please write. But after that, I got to the screen "Please enter setub to recover BIOS setting. After setting up Intel Optane Memory or RAID, VMD options must be set according to the interface type to avoid unknow issues. Press F1 to continue an take advantage of ASUS optimized performance!"... Then I pressed F1 and entered the BIOS, entered EZMode (F7) and enabled X.M.P. to read my memories and correct speeds, then I checked in Extreme Tweaker "AI Overclock Tuner XMP I", saved and entered Windows normally (entered faster than 1601).
Note 01: I have all screen captures from my BIOS in version 1601 (141 screens in .BMP). What I noticed different is that in Advanced the SA PCIe Code Version was in 12.0.101.112 and now it is in 12.0.139.16. Also Re-Size BAR Support in BIOS version 1601 was Disabled and now in BIOS version 2204 it appears Enabled.
Note 02: If anyone needs any information or screen from BIOS 1601 or after the current BIOS 2204 that I have captured let me know. However, I travel this Friday, 30.12 and return only 03.01.23.
Note 03: Tip: I saw some people having problems with not knowing how to install the M.2 SSD and this guy has a solution: ThisBytesForYou / How to get Windows to see my SSD During Setup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzkssGCV9poI take the opportunity and leave here three questions:
1) The GNA appears Disable in the BIOS should I activate it, what is the gain of this in the system to work or leave it like that?
2) In the Bios the "Re-Size Bar Support" appears is enabled now, before in version 1601 it was disabled, do I leave it like that or enable it? Using this with my NVidia RTX card? Would there be any performance gain for 3D render jobs using the GPU or is the gain only for games? (I do not play).
3) I would like someone to explain better what appeared right after the BIOS update 2204 and before pressing F1 "After setting up Intel Optane Memory or RAID, VMD options must be set according to the interface type to avoid unknow issues" and whether I should change something in the BIOS?
Thanks again to everyone who helps here and especially to these great guys MoKiChU (who spared no effort to post on another forum, thanks to this other great forum ElevenForum for the welcome and help)... MoKiChUe JohnAb, my respect and gratitude!