ASUS ROG has released its latest BIOS updates for Intel Z890 motherboards, featuring Intel’s 0x114 microcode designed for the new Core Ultra desktop processors. These updates aim to improve gaming performance, offering smoother frame rates and greater system stability across various game genres.
The new BIOS includes two optimized profiles: 1203 XMP I and 1203 XMP Tweaked. ASUS has fine-tuned these settings to enhance efficiency and frame stability. During internal tests using the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero motherboard, an ROG STRIX RTX 4090 O24G GPU, and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, the XMP Tweaked profile showed noticeable performance gains. The results highlighted higher frame rates and a more stable gaming experience.
ASUS recommends completing the following steps to ensure your system is ready:
1. Update Your BIOS
Ensure your motherboard BIOS is updated to the latest version supporting the 0x114 microcode. Follow this ASUS BIOS Update Guide for assistance.
2. Adjust UEFI BIOS Settings
- Select the XMP Tweaked profile in ASUS UEFI BIOS to reduce latency for higher performance.
- If stability is a priority, use the XMP I profile instead.
3. Install Required Drivers
Download and install the Intel Dynamic Tuning driver from the ASUS DriverHub. No additional BIOS adjustments are necessary.
4. Enable Intel Application Optimization (APO)
Install Intel APO via the Microsoft Store. For detailed instructions, refer to this Intel APO Support Guide.
5. Update Windows 11
Ensure your system runs Windows 11 version 24H2, with build number 10D: 26100.2314.
6. Set the Power Plan to High Performance
Configure your Windows power mode to High Performance for maximum efficiency.
For more details, visit ASUS’s official support channels or consult their step-by-step guides for a seamless upgrade process.
Source: ASUS ROG
