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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO | ROG Maximus | Gaming Motherboards|ROG - Republic of Gamers|ROG Global
The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero makes builds soar with its immense 20-stage power solution, hyperspeed DDR5 memory, and next-gen PCIe 5.0 connectivity. It features five M.2 SSD slots with heatsinks, Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, Wi-Fi 6E, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.
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ASUS ROG Maximus Hero Z790 - Intel ME update and Bios help (order confusion)
the ME FW requires the OS to be installed what you do: install the OS install the ME driver: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1700/ROG_STRIX_Z790-I_GAMING_WIFI/DRV_MEI_Intel_Cons_TP_W11_64_V2306430_20230628R.zip update the ME FW: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/03CHIPSET/MEUpdateTool_16.1.27.2176_T.zip update the BIOS: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/BIOS/ROG-MAXIMUS-Z790-HERO-ASUS-1202.zip it's highly important that you update the ME FW before the BIOS More on reddit.com
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ROG maximus z790 hero drivers.
Try hitting Shift + F10 then in the window type OOBE\BYPASSNRO. I found that in a comment a while ago and hopefully it still works More on reddit.com
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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO - Some USB Devices not working
I have the exact same problem with my X670E HERO. I thought it was a good idea to update this one "[ ASUS ][ USB4 PCIE GEN4 CARD ] PD Firmware Version 110_Windows_Update Tool 1". Now I can no longer use my front mounted USB C port with a memory card reader or a headset. I can use the back plate USB C ports still no issue but the front one on my case now no longer works. EDIT: I just downgraded it to the 004 version and it is now back to working fine. Might be good to downgrade your version to the last one released. More on reddit.com
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ASUS UEFI BIOS updates for ASUS Intel Motherboards W49 - Z890 Microcode (0x113) for system stability, compatibility, and improving gaming performance in OS balanced mode; Enhanced system performance, stability for Z790/B760; and more - B760, Z790, Z890 - 24 motherboards updated
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r/ASUS on Reddit: ASUS ROG Maximus Hero Z790 - Intel ME update and Bios help (order confusion)
August 21, 2023 -

Greetings all,

I am doing a new PC build with the ASUS ROG Maximus Hero Z790, and I noticed on the BIOS page, I saw this message:

“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.27.2176 to ensure optimized system settings.”

What I've gathered from the internet is the following:

  1. Don't install M.2 OS SSD in M.2_1 slot on motherboard, use any other slot you have.

  2. Intel ME Firmware. This is flashed to your motherboard and is independent of the OS. It remains in place unless updated.

  3. Install Windows 11 OS as you normally would.

  4. Intel ME interface drivers for Windows. These will need to be installed every time you do a fresh install of Windows.

  5. Switch M.2 installation to M.2_1 slot on motherboard

  6. Flash the BIOS.

Would this order be correct to follow, if I want to ensure things are smooth sailing?

This is the order I have found people doing. I wasn't too confident in understanding why people were swapping M.2 slots on their motherboard for the Intel ME stuff. Is that something I should do, or do I not have to?

One other question I had was for step 2. I have the files for the Bios update I need to flash in step 6.

So, for step 2, what exact files are the "Intel ME Firmware"? I wasn't exactly sure which file I would put on a flashdrive to flash to the motherboard.

I think Step 4's files and Step 2's files are both found on the ROG Bios website, but I just want to make sure I'm looking in the right place for those 2.

For reference, I'm talking about this website, for all the bios and intel me information: https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-maximus/rog-maximus-z790-hero-model/helpdesk_bios/

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TLDR:

Are these the correct order of events to follow for proper installation, in step 2 what files would be for "Intel ME Firmware" and do I need to swap the M.2 SSD slots during Intel ME installation? Thanks for reading, have great rest of your day.

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[SOLVED] Hardware incompatibility issues (Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Hero) - Linux Mint Forums
February 9, 2024 - System: Kernel: 6.5.0-17-generic arch: x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: N/A clocksource: tsc Desktop: GNOME v: 45.2 tk: GTK v: 3.24.38 wm: gnome-shell dm: GDM3 v: 45.beta Distro: Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) Machine: Type: Desktop System: ASUS product: N/A v: N/A serial: <superuser required> Mobo: ASUSTeK model: ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO v: Rev 1.xx serial: <superuser required> UEFI: American Megatrends v: 1801 date: 12/08/2023 Battery: Device-1: hidpp_battery_0 model: Logitech MX Master 3S serial: <filter> charge: 75% rechargeable: yes status: discharging CPU: Info: 24-core (8-mt/16-st) model: 13th Ge
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r/buildapc on Reddit: ROG maximus z790 hero drivers.
January 7, 2023 -

So the problem I am having is the mobo comes with the drivers on thumb drive. I cant finish setting up windows without an internet connection and I can't connect to the internet because the drivers aren't installed via the thumb drive. I tried booting directly from the USB but that didn't work. Any ideas?

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ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero Review - OC3D
October 19, 2023 - As is common with ROG products, the main manual, drivers and utilities are all to be found on the included USB drive. Plus, once you’ve transferred it off to your main storage drive, you’ve got a free ROG branded USB stick.