I followed a similar process when updating my Z690 Hero for Raptor Lake support — updating the ME firmware made a big difference in stability. One thing I noticed is that after running the ME Update Tool, it’s best to reboot twice before flashing the...
Thanks for sharing the update! I installed the new BIOS and GPU drivers on my ROG Ally, and the performance definitely feels smoother — especially in Black Myth: Wukong, where the lighting looks much better now. The sound crackling issue also seems f...
Yes, the stutter issue affects some 2025 Zephyrus G16 units too — it’s not just older models. It’s likely firmware-related, as many users report the same even after driver and Windows updates. Hopefully, ASUS releases a BIOS fix soon.
It sounds like a driver conflict or corrupted Windows installation. Since fresh Windows works until you install drivers, try these steps:Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) in Safe Mode to remove any old GPU drivers completely.Install the latest chi...
The GA401QC-K2199W doesn’t come with the AniMe Matrix feature — that’s only on select ROG Zephyrus G14 2022/2023 models with the LED dot-matrix lid. Your laptop has a standard lid without AniMe Matrix.