This was a great advice from firmware modder Prema a few years ago. A well known firmware modder for Clevo laptops. And as I already mentioned. Safedisk work close with Asus. And I expect he would advice you to install latest ME if this was a good or...
You are on OC.net so expect you have seen my post https://www.overclock.net/threads/official-asus-strix-maximus-z690-owners-thread.1794802/post-29165338
If Safedisk avoid it or don't bother with it then why flash it? Hi was also the firts to post las...
It's adviced to go with ME v16.1.25.2124 for Z790 bords if you are on latest bios. Avoid the newest version if you are on Z690 boards (then use the older version 16.1.25.2020).