ASUS ROG Strix Z690-A Gaming WiFi D4
Motherboards · ASUS
Latest Firmware
Version 4601
Released
14.3 MB
Update track record
- releases tracked since 2021
- 31
- typical gap between releases
- ~6 weeks
- since the latest release
- 22 days
- security-related releases · latest 2026-09-29
- 15
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Firmware History
4601
LatestSecurityDownload from ASUS (opens in new tab)"1.Improved security and updated Intel ME Firmware (v16.1.40.2765) Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.40.2765. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later. Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (SZ690AD4.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."
4505
Security
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Motherboard BIOS/UEFI firmware is essential for hardware initialization and CPU compatibility. Updates often include microcode patches for security vulnerabilities, support for newer processors and memory, and stability improvements. Always use a UPS or ensure stable power during BIOS updates — an interrupted flash can render the board unbootable.