EVGATech_LeeM
Please note that this is a Beta BIOS, but it is stable enough for those of you who wish to test to give it a shot.  A few bug fixes and a new memory timing..
 
BIOS 2.06 (E699 DARK K|NGP|N / E698 Classified)

• Fixes issue where some software may cause DIMM changed detection.
• Fixes issue where system is unable to shutdown.
• Fixes USB to SPI Flash BIOS error code E1 by EC version R104.
• Adds memory timing RCD_WR for performance tuning. 

 

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Windows Installation

• Download the correct .zip file below for your motherboard:        

         121-AL-E699-KR - EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N - v2.06
         121-AL-E698-KR - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED - v2.06

• First go into your BIOS and load defaults, save and exit
• Close all open programs.
• Go into the folder where you unzipped this package and double-click update.bat
• Press Y to start the flash process
• DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR RESET DURING THE FLASH PROCESS
• After the flash is finished, the system will automatically shut down. Power on the system again and go into BIOS and adjust settings as needed.
• NOTE: If flash box immediately closes after flash attempt, the flash may need to be run from a CMD prompt with administrator privileges or DOS version.

BIOS Installation within BIOS

• Extract the contents of .zip file to USB flash drive (must be formatted as FAT32)
• Reboot the machine and go into the system BIOS
• From the BIOS, navigate to the EXTRAS tab at the upper left and click on "BIOS Update"
• Select the .bin file you wish to flash.

BIOS Installation Without CPU

• Extract the contents of .zip file to USB flash drive (must be formatted as FAT32)
• Rename the file "EVGAE6XX.bin", where XX is the last two digits of the part number (e.g. Z690 DARK K|NGP|N should be EVGAE699.bin)
  • In the case of the Z690 DARK K|NGP|N, if EVGAE699.bin doesn't work, please try EVGAE690.bin
• Install the USB flash drive into the USB Type-A port on the motherboard.
• Make sure to connect the 24pin power connector from your power supply to the motherboard. 
• Switch on the power supply, if it is not already on.
• Hold the BIOS Update button on the rear I/O for approximately 2 seconds until the flash begins (the cursor on the POST LED will begin cycling)
• The BIOS update may take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.  When done, the board will restart.
• Complete the rest of your build at this point to confirm a successful flash.

Please let me know if anyone runs into problems with this update.  Thanks!

Also, earlier BIOS files for each board can be found on our Download Center.

rakzbr
I did the mistake of using the evga provided usb stick to something else and corrupted it. There is no drive/folder when i connect it (not recognized)
I tried bios flashback with 5 other different usb sticks and received code E3 (FAT32 formated and both names EVGAE699/EVGAE690.bin
I really want the bios flashback to work, any tip in what usb stick should i buy?
 
 
On topic: flashed 2.06 through bios(with one of those 5 sticks) but still really want the flashback working.
It looks like that i lost the ability to flashback somehow cause , they are all kinda old/working/2.0/good sticks and im RPL

bcavnaugh

Mienko
Just updated to 2.06 from 2.05 and it still shows Windows 11 is Activated.  This is good.  Hopefully others report the same.
 

That is what I wanted to see here, Thanks.
I am running well on 2.05 so I will wait until it is out of Beta State.

endlesszeal
So far so good. Windows is able to shutdown.

rulik006

Ekwb1103
Sorry, but its same trash for OC on Classified and 13 gen cpu

I was not lazy today and tested Gigabyte Z690 Master vs Z690 Classified
Z690 Master 400mt/s above Classified
Boot 7600, 7466 can do some tests, possible to stabilize TX-1.15v  VDD2-1.34v

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Z690 Classified 7200  TX-1.15v   VDD2-1.34v
Max boot 7200 and 7200 is impossible to stabilize on this board with 12gen 
Max 7000

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So z690 Classified behaving almost like a 150$ budget board, despite of having 10layer PCB 
Very poor results, shame to EVGA which only cares about Dark

Mienko

bcavnaugh

Mienko
Just updated to 2.06 from 2.05 and it still shows Windows 11 is Activated.  This is good.  Hopefully others report the same.
 

That is what I wanted to see here, Thanks.
I am running well on 2.05 so I will wait until it is out of Beta State.

Somebody in the activation thread reported they were good at first boot as well, but after subsequent reboots they needed to reactivate.  I haven't had that happen yet, but I also have only rebooted once after initial testing/benching.

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox
I received my naked green A-die sticks from China. They seem to be working well. I haven't tuned them yet, just guessed at some of the settings. I will transfer the jackets and waterblock from the M-die to these this weekend.
 
 

You need the new Raptor Lake version of MemTweakIt so you can see tRCD WR.

Kadao

Mr. Fox

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox
I received my naked green A-die sticks from China. They seem to be working well. I haven't tuned them yet, just guessed at some of the settings. I will transfer the jackets and waterblock from the M-die to these this weekend.

 

You need the new Raptor Lake version of MemTweakIt so you can see tRCD WR.

I have it, but the shortcut was pointing to the previous version. The latest MemTweakIt and ASRock Timing Configurator are available from links in this post on HWBOT Forum.
 
Everything is working really well for me with v2.05 and 2.06 for both M-die and A-die. Flashing v2.06 has not caused Windows to lose its activation for me like v2.05 did. I updated the other BIOS profiles to avoid triggering that again.
 
For anyone that wants them, here are profiles and screenshots that may help if you're having any issues with memory overclocking stability. It is worth noting that I have an SP103 13900K and an SP102 13900KF. The P-core SP rating is identical on both of them, but the 13900KF cannot run 8000 without memory errors like the 13900K can.
 
Happy New Year, everyone. I hope 2023 is filled with blessings for each of you and your loved ones.

Mr. Fox thanks for the Season greetings! I hope everyone here has a very good and prosperous 2023!
 
I also extend my thanks to you and TheAffxct, thanks to you guys I could get my memory running without errors at 7733, and currently trying to work my way up to 8000+.
 
I particularly thank you for posting your profiles and screenshots, for TheAffxct I had to go see is youtube, but is settings with your ODT and a lot of hours in trial and error got me stable at 7733. In my opinion getting the Z690 / A-Die combo working is a nightmare and lot of hours dedicated to trial and error and reboots. Or at least to me as I don't have the knowledge to properly tune the memory settings.
One thing I have noticed is that there is very little info out there about tuning the Evga motherboards, I think that more post like this would help the community a lot. 
I strongly suggest EVGA and the forum mods to work with the community and start getting info that is easily available, as people just assume the boards are not OK and give up and change to other brands. In the middle of my panic and frustration I bought an Asus Z790 Apex that I should get in about a weeks time.
 
 

EVGATech_LeeM
FYI, BIOS (same file) has been fully tested and confirmed to be a release BIOS.  No more Beta.