The new updates adjust Intel Smart Connect Technology and shared memory settings

Aug 5, 2014 13:35 GMT  ·  By
The boards now support Intel's Core i7-4790K, i5-4690K, Pentium G3258, and Pentium G3258 EZ OC CPUs
   The boards now support Intel's Core i7-4790K, i5-4690K, Pentium G3258, and Pentium G3258 EZ OC CPUs

Today, ASRock has announced the availability of new BIOS packages targeted at several of its motherboards that add support for Intel’s Core i7-4790K and i5-4690K CPUs, as well as for the Pentium G3258 and G3258 EZ OC processors.

In addition to that, the new releases adjust the Intel Smart Connect Technology and shared memory settings, update the Instant Flash Module, and include support for target TDP (only on FM2+ APUs).

Moreover, updates for the CPU microcode, EZ OC table, PXE ROM, Agesa code, and Intel Management Engine are also included within these new versions.

When it comes to the compatible motherboards, the producer has managed to update the BIOS build for the H97M Pro4 (1.20), H97 Pro4 (1.40), FM2A78M-ITX+ (1.50), and H81M (1.70) units, as well as for the H87 Pro4 (2.10), Z87 Extreme3 (2.50), and Z87 Pro3 (2.90) devices.

In addition to that, while the 2.30 BIOS version is available for the H87M, FM2A88X-ITX+, and B85M products, the H87E-ITX/ac, H81M-DGS, and FM2A58M-VG3+ motherboards can be upgraded to the 1.80 BIOS variant.

As for applying these releases, make sure you perform this task only when the newer iteration bring changes that you can specifically make use of. Also, flash the BIOS only when you are completely familiarized with the installation steps – otherwise the motherboard might be rendered unusable.

That being said, from the links below, follow the one that best describes your motherboard model, and update its BIOS to the latest version. In addition to that, make sure to constantly check with our website so that you are up to speed with the latest releases.

Download ASRock H97M Pro4 BIOS 1.20 Download ASRock H97 Pro4 BIOS 1.40 Download ASRock FM2A78M-ITX+ BIOS 1.50 Download ASRock H81M BIOS 1.70 Download ASRock H87E-ITX/ac BIOS 1.80 Download ASRock H81M-DGS BIOS 1.80 Download ASRock FM2A58M-VG3+ BIOS 1.80 Download ASRock H87 Pro4 BIOS 2.10 Download ASRock H87M BIOS 2.30 Download ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ BIOS 2.30 Download ASRock B85M BIOS 2.30 Download ASRock Z87 Extreme3 BIOS 2.50 Download ASRock Z87 Pro3 BIOS 2.90