Windows 10 WHQL RIVBE Drivers + BIOS (NVME Support & Spectre/Meltdown Mitigation)

[SparkyBoy006]

4/28/19:

Updated Drivers:
-Asmedia_USB3_1.16.56.1
-Intel_Chipset_10.1.17969.8134
-Intel_LAN_23.5.2
-Intel_RST_Drivers_&_Software_Set_v17.2.6.1027 (Install when SATA is set to RAID mode)
-Intel_RSTe_5.5.0.2012 (Install when SATA is set to AHCI mode)
-Realtek_HDAudio_8688

Updated BIOS:
-CPU Microcode 306E4 IVB-E - 42E (3-14-2019)

Updated Utilities:
-ASUS_AI_Suite3_WIN10_V3.00.51

WARNING: Per Intel instructions, make sure to disable Bitlocker (if you have it enabled) before flashing BIOS with CPU Microcode update! (You can safely re-enable after flashing)

Download the Latest Windows 10 WHQL RIVBE Driver/BIOS/Utility Pack HERE
MD5: d4ae2b6e95da6eacffab9828bf3a70a6
Read the included "ReadMe" files for important instructions and notes!!

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Initial Release 07/29/15
Change History: Read the included "ReadMe" file for complete history of releases.

[Arne_Saknussemm]

First post...with a link! I thought you couldn't do that!

I'll not click it just in case...myself:eek:


EDIT: seems it is legit! 😮

[xeromist]

Arne,

I believe it's because his account is old. Anyway, Win10 drivers are on the ASUS website so unless someone needs to download them in bulk they don't have to get them from this Mega link. If someone wants to download the file (>700MB) and scan it you can let me know if there are any bugs.

[SparkyBoy006]

There's nothing wrong with the drivers on Mega (it's a convenient place to host files). Anyone can scan them or load them in a VM and see for themselves.

The pack includes:

Asmedia_SATA6G_3.1.6.0
Asmedia_USB3_1.16.26.1
Broadcom_Bluetooth_12.0.1.650
Broadcom_WLAN_7.35.267.0
Intel_Chipset_10.1.2.8
Intel_LAN_20.2v2
Intel_ME_11.0.0.1158
Intel_RSTE_4.3.0.1542
Realtek_HDAudio_7564_Dolby

They're more up to date than Asus' driver download page (which is needing a lot of TLC lately) and all were Windows 10 WHQL tested by Microsoft.

The drivers were also thoroughly tested by me and effortless (known to many on the XDA forums). You can just search for each of these drivers individually and get them from the actual OEM instead, but the driver pack was made to make the transition easier for everyone. Hopefully Asus' update of software (if it happens) will be much better than their Win 10 drivers' list which is very pathetic (some are old, some are listed as beta, and some components didn't even get drivers).

[xeromist]

It's just because your first post here ever was an outbound link. Thanks for clarifying what's included. 🙂

[kahless]

This was great, thanks for putting it together and posting it.

[Snakeyes]

Appreciated Greatly

[Arne_Saknussemm]

Yeah nice one Sparky...was just a bit suss... first post and links but if it's just a good first post all well and good...:o:D

[chemcup]

After installing Asmedia_USB3_1.16.26.1 windows 10 boot time increased by 20 sec from 14 sec with the 1.16.16.0 to 34 sec. any idea why??

[SparkyBoy006]

chemcup wrote:
After installing Asmedia_USB3_1.16.26.1 windows 10 boot time increased by 20 sec from 14 sec with the 1.16.16.0 to 34 sec. any idea why??

We didn't experience that in our testing. Is anyone else having that issue?