Pro WS W680-ACE

"1.Update the Intel microcode to version 0x12F to further improve system conditions that may contribute to Vmin Shift instability in Intel 13th and 14th Gen systems.

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.35.2557. to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1.Enhanced system performance, stability and allowed the C1E power state to be disabled.

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.32.2473 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1.Updated with Intel microcode 0x12B to address elevated voltage requests during idle or light activity, further mitigating Vmin Shift instability issues.
2.The option to disable C1E in the BIOS has been removed to ensure it remains enabled, reducing processor stress and maintaining stability per Intel's recommendation.

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.32.2473 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1.The new BIOS includes Intel microcode 0x129 to enhance the stability of Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen processors.
2.The factory default settings are set to Intel Default Settings, which now include non-K processors (the K series were already included in previous versions).

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2307 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"Updated with microcode 0x125 to ensure eTVB operates within Intel specifications

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2307 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Introduce the ""Performance Preferences"" with options for Intel Default Settings (Performance/Extreme) and ASUS Advanced OC Profile.
2. Redefine the factory defaults based on Intel’s new ""Intel Default Settings"" for various CPU SKUs.
3. Change F5 from ""Load Optimized Defaults"" to ""Reset to Defaults"".
4. Add warnings when users switch from the defaults to other settings.

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2307 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"The update introduces the Intel Baseline Profile option, allowing users to revert to Intel factory default settings for basic functionality, lower power limits, and improving stability in certain games.

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support
site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2307 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1.Improved DDR5 compatibility
2.Further optimized CEP settings when disabled

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2307 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1.Update the Intel microcode to version 0x123, allowing for disabling CEP for improved performance on Intel 14th Gen non-K series processors*
2.Disabling CEP for performance enhancement may lead to increased power consumption and temperature. Ensure adequate CPU cooling or use a higher-spec cooling solution.
*Intel CEP function varies by the CPU model. Check your CPU's specifications or reach out to its technical support for more information.

Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2307 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Improve system stability
2. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2307
3. This update includes the patch for the LogoFAIL vulnerabilities
4. Add PCIe Bifurcation options for GPU with M.2 storage


Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2307 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Update Microcode for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
2. Update ME to version 16.1.30.2264 for Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
3. Improve system stability
Before BIOS update, please download the Intel ME update tool from the ASUS support site and update the ME firmware to Version 16.1.30.2264 to ensure optimized system settings.

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Recommended for vital update to mitigate the potential security vulnerabilities
2. Improve system stability

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

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"1. Improve system performance.
2. Improve memory compatibility.
“Before BIOS update, please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site, and update ME firmware to Version 16.1.25.2020 to ensure optimized system settings.”
Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"“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.
1. Improve system stability and compatibility for the Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors
2. Fix the compatibility and instability issues when configuring RAID for high-capacity storage
3. Do update the intel ME to version 16.1.27.2176

Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

"•Improve system performance and security.
•Support ME update function
•Improve AURA SW experience
•Improve DRAM stability
“Please back up your Bitlocker recovery key and suspend Bitlocker encryption in the operating system before updating your BIOS or ME firmware.”
“Intel ME Update Tool is required if your ME firmware Version is not 16.1.25.2020. Please download Intel ME update tool from ASUS support site.”
“Before running the USB BIOS Flashback tool, please rename the BIOS file (PWW680A.CAP) using BIOSRenamer."

First Release

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.35.2557 simultaneously.

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.32.2473 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 8441e8b1796734298eca10238bf03579

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.30.2307 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 20c670038a715c4a3923e347b4c6a467

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.30.2264 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 3b10eec680a5cc0135cdf97a574d0326

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.27.2176 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: ab2b0a241123f6a468f22d942a05988c

Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk.
Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 16.1.25.2020 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 076f4984175f87530700aa8cd560e279