Windows 11 optional Driverupdate has a bios 1720 for my board - Seems wrong?

[DudeDK]

Hi.
Been lurking in the forums for years, now I need your help.
My computer is 4+ years old and have this optional bios update just sitting there as a trap waiting to brick the computer.
The bios update has been sitting there from the very start, and I occasionally are worrying about MS to accidently push it to my device at some point.

MB = TUF Gaming z690-PLUS + Bios v 4101

Should I be worried? how do I block/remove it?

Any help is appreciated - THANK you in advance.

/Old guy from Denmark.

 

[OAT]

Hi.
Been lurking in the forums for years, now I need your help.
My computer is 4+ years old and have this optional bios update just sitting there as a trap waiting to brick the computer.
The bios update has been sitting there from the very start, and I occasionally are worrying about MS to accidently push it to my device at some point.

MB = TUF Gaming z690-PLUS

Should I be worried? how do I block/remove it?

Any help is appreciated - THANK you in advance.

/Old guy from Denmark.

Latest Bios for your MoBo according to TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

Version 4505
11.38 MB
2025/12/15
SHA-256 ：80D748A98D17E6AA6B460B2DD1C213F7F000746E4A31FDF6E91388EF60A37F5A
"1.Enhance overall system security.
2.Update the ME Firmware version to 16.1.38.2676.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.38.2676. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

 

[DudeDK]

Latest Bios for your MoBo according to TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

Version 4505
11.38 MB
2025/12/15
SHA-256 ：80D748A98D17E6AA6B460B2DD1C213F7F000746E4A31FDF6E91388EF60A37F5A
"1.Enhance overall system security.
2.Update the ME Firmware version to 16.1.38.2676.

Updating this BIOS will simultaneously update the corresponding intel ME to version 16.1.38.2676. Please note after you update this BIOS, the ME version remains the updated one even if you roll back to an older BIOS later."

I know, but my computer is rocksolid with 4101. So I'll leave it as is.
My concern is Microsoft having this "trap" sitting in optional and could it be applied by a mistake, MS do make mistakes occasionally.

And how do I block/remove that v1720 bios from the system suggestions.

 

[bobkn]

Seems odd that Windows Update is offering firmware that is older than what you have installed.

I suggest using the Group Policy Editor to block all automatic driver updates. (A BIOS update is treated as a driver update.)

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[OAT]

I know, but my computer is rocksolid with 4101. So I'll leave it as is.
My concern is Microsoft having this "trap" sitting in optional and could it be applied by a mistake, MS do make mistakes occasionally.

And how do I block/remove that v1720 bios from the system suggestions.

The site says this about 1720.

TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS BIOS 1720
Version 1720
9.21 MB
2022/08/16
"1. Improve system stability
2. Update Microcode for next generation Intel Processors."

It's optional and quite dated but you are taking risks by not keeping your BIOS up to date.
Those types of updates are not from MS but are passed on to MS via the manufacturer.
What is your current BIOS version?

 

[DudeDK]

Seems odd that Windows Update is offering firmware that is older than what you have installed.

I suggest using the Group Policy Editor to block all automatic driver updates. (A BIOS update is treated as a driver update.)

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It's very odd and I'm a bit worried that MS at some point decide that it's good for my system.
I did look into that blocking all driverupdates, but this old and dangerous bios v1720 is the only one I fear could be a problem down the road.

 

[OAT]

It's very odd and I'm a bit worried that MS decide that it's good for my system.

I think you worry too much.
MS offers it as an optional update based on the manufacturer's suggestion. You don't want it, leave it.
Keep in mind that if you upgrade your CPU, that update that you fear so much, will be required as it updates the microcode for future CPUs.(as of 2022)
Good luck

 

[DudeDK]

I think you worry too much.
MS offers it as an optional update based on the manufacturer's suggestion. You don't want it, leave it.
Keep in mind that if you upgrade your CPU, that update that you fear so much, will be required as it updates the microcode for future CPUs.(as of 2022)
Good luck

First, my bios is version 4101 a much newer version actually the third last from Asus, only 4301 and 4505 are newer, so I guess it will work just fine with a newer CPU.
The 1720 on the other hand would probably brick my computer if MS tried to install it as it's a rollback out of this world.

 

[OAT]

First, my bios is version 4101 a much newer version actually the third last from Asus, only 4301 and 4505 are newer, so I guess it will work just fine with a newer CPU.
The 1720 on the other hand would probably brick my computer if MS tried to install it as it's a rollback out of this world.

Yes, you are right , it does not seem to make sense.
If you are up to date, just ignore it, how many people use your computer anyway?

But you could try to reset the Windows Update components to see if that makes the pesky reminder go away.

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