I just browsed the ASUS site to refresh my memory of the features I have on my ASUS ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming MB. I went into the Drivers section and noticed there was a new Bios version 1701. That's a big jump from 1402 I noticed last Fall.
Anyone install the new one yet and if so how is it working out?
I just browsed the ASUS site to refresh my memory of the features I have on my ASUS ROG Strix Z590-A Gaming MB. I went into the Drivers section and noticed there was a new Bios version 1701. That's a big jump from 1402 I noticed last Fall.
Anyone install the new one yet and if so how is it working out?
Most of the BIOS updates, lately, have been for things like...
Win 11 security stuff, ransomware stuff, and just the general: oh, this would be cool", stuff.
Currently... it's mainly for ransomware stuff. There's been a bunch of new ransomware beasts floating around, in the past 2-5 months.
Generally... update the BIOS about once every other year. That should keep you fairly up-to-date.
Update the chipset drivers about twice a year.
The rest of the driver or BIOS updates... aren't really that important.
Just keep all your drivers up to date unless it's bloatware, if you're concerned wait two weeks before flashing/updating. Let others be the guineau pigs.
This is especially true w/ windows updates btw
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 11 ProI9-11900K - 54x3 53x5 52x8 1.5vG SKILL TRIDENT Z RGB 3600MHZ C16EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 ULTRA
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
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Custom watercooled build
CPU
I9-11900K - 54x3 53x5 52x8 1.5v
Motherboard
ASUS MAXIMUS 13 HERO
Memory
G SKILL TRIDENT Z RGB 3600MHZ C16
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EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 ULTRA
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in
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ASUS PG279Q / BENQXL2420TE / HISENSE55H9F
Screen Resolution
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SAMSUNGs 980 PRO 1tb OS / 970 EVO PLUS 1TB / 860 EVO 1TB / 850 EVO 1TB / 850 PRO 512GB / WD BLACK 2TB X BACKUP
No problem just remember if you run into any problems updating the new bios & you are a few bios versions behind sometimes you might have to update them incrementally (one version at a time till you have the newest one). I have never had this issue but I dont ever skip versions
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 11 ProI9-11900K - 54x3 53x5 52x8 1.5vG SKILL TRIDENT Z RGB 3600MHZ C16EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 ULTRA
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom watercooled build
CPU
I9-11900K - 54x3 53x5 52x8 1.5v
Motherboard
ASUS MAXIMUS 13 HERO
Memory
G SKILL TRIDENT Z RGB 3600MHZ C16
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 ULTRA
Sound Card
in
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS PG279Q / BENQXL2420TE / HISENSE55H9F
Screen Resolution
2K / 1K / 4K
Hard Drives
SAMSUNGs 980 PRO 1tb OS / 970 EVO PLUS 1TB / 860 EVO 1TB / 850 EVO 1TB / 850 PRO 512GB / WD BLACK 2TB X BACKUP