10-23-2022 11:35 PM - edited 10-18-2023 07:21 AM
i will use this as a collection of test bioses/tools/info targeted towards Raptorlake + z69/790
NOTE for Z690: You must update ME on your Z690 to properly support raptorlake (if you are on dual bioses then you need to do this to both bioses)
1) d/l and install ME driver
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/03CHIPSET/DRV_MEI_Intel_Cons_ADL_TP_W11_64_V2229320_20220809B....
2) update ME with ME Update Tool (I know there are newer versions but its not up on Asus official site yet so >= this version is fine)
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/03CHIPSET/MEUpdateTool_16.1.25.1885_T.zip
3) update to Latest BIOS of your choice
Note 2 for Z690: i have some Z690s that are already LOW in battery so you are advised to use a new Battery during this upgrade.
New test bioses
Z690 Apex
Z690 Extreme
Z690 Hero
Z690 Hero Eva
Z690 Extreme Glacial
Z690 Formula
Z690 Strix E
Z690 Strix F
Z690 Strix G
Z690 Strix A WIFI D4
Z690 Strix A WIFI
Z690 Strix I
Z690 Creator
Z690 Prime A
Z690 Tuf
Z690 Tuf D4
Z690 Tuf WIFI
Z690 Tuf D4 WIFI
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Z790 Extreme
Z790 Hero
Z790 Apex
Z790 Strix I
Z790 Strix F
Z790 Strix E
Z790 Strix A D4
Z790 Strix A
Z790 ProArt
Z790 Strix H
Z790 Prime A WIFI
Z790 Prime M Plus D4
Z790 Prime P
Z790 Prime P D4
Z790 Prime P WIFI
Z790 Prime P WIFI D4
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Latest ocpak
Turbovcore
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ifsr8x0zncxcvyd/TurboV_Core_1.10.20.zip?dl=0
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10-26-2023 03:17 PM - edited 10-26-2023 03:18 PM
Links don't work. Appreciate your efforts though. Thanks Safedisk.
11-02-2023 02:17 PM
Hi,
where can you download the latest version of ME - 16.1.30.2264v4 and BIOS 0601 for Asus MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA motherboard?
thank you for the help.
11-17-2023 06:17 PM
Is there a new beta bios for z790 Formula ?
11-18-2023 08:11 AM
10-25-2023 09:38 PM - edited 10-25-2023 09:40 PM
I think you may have the wrong .cap file for Z790 Apex (NOT Encore)? Its listed as "0005" not "0501" and I can't use it in the flash utility, it is unrecognized as a BIOS file either as it is unzipped or renamed.
10-26-2023 06:01 PM
I think the ME version is also 16.1.30.2264 currently on the encore board anyway. Might be wrong about that.
10-27-2023 04:57 AM - edited 10-27-2023 05:08 AM
Does the Beta BIOS "0601" include the ME Firmware update or will I need to install that separately beforehand? I know some of the new BIOS files already included them, but Safedisk's recent post on the new Test BIOS files asks you to install the ME firmware beforehand. Thank you for your hard work!
Using: Apex Encore with 14900k
10-27-2023 04:50 PM - edited 10-27-2023 05:09 PM
im trying to download 1601 bios but it wont let me download it. links are broken
solution: so i was using mozilla firefox before but switching to edge made it work. just a fyi in case anyone is having issues like i did.