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. 
 
Bios is now considered officially released for both motherboards.
 
BIOS 2.08 (E699 DARK K|NGP|N / E698 Classified)

• Updates CPU microcode to 10E and provides microcode option 105 (105 version has lower VID value)
• Supports CPU 13900KS OC table.
• Supports CPU 13100.
• Adds undervolt protection item (Microcode 10E only).
• Adds CPU power limit item.
• Improves memory stability.

 

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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 - v2.08
         121-AL-E698-KR - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED - v2.08

• 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.
 
Edit:  Both Z690 BIOS are considered official releases now.

icehotshot
Any chance this bios fixes the faulty temperature reading in bios?

I responded to your post in the other thread.  I'm not sure what you mean by faulty temperature reading.

Thanks, Lee. I am going to grab it and start putting it through its paces.
 
Everyone should remember to remove power (unplug or power off the PSU) after the flash is complete. This has been necessary to avoid unexpected weird behavior on all of the 13th Gen BIOS updates on my Z690 Dark and Asus mobos.

Mr. Fox
Thanks, Lee. I am going to grab it and start putting it through its paces.
 
Everyone should remember to remove power (unplug or power off the PSU) after the flash is complete. This has been necessary to avoid unexpected weird behavior on all of the 13th Gen BIOS updates on my Z690 Dark and Asus mobos.

I’m afraid to update

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox
Thanks, Lee. I am going to grab it and start putting it through its paces.
 
Everyone should remember to remove power (unplug or power off the PSU) after the flash is complete. This has been necessary to avoid unexpected weird behavior on all of the 13th Gen BIOS updates on my Z690 Dark and Asus mobos.

I’m afraid to update

So far I find nothing to complain about. The 105 microcode definitely lowered VID and my memory overclocking seems to be great as well.
 

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. 
 
BIOS 2.08 (E699 DARK K|NGP|N / E698 Classified)

• Updates CPU microcode to 10E and provides microcode option 105 (105 version has lower VID value)
• Supports CPU 13900KS OC table.
• Supports CPU 13100.
• Adds undervolt protection item (Microcode 10E only).
• Adds CPU power limit item.
• Improves memory stability.

 

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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 - v2.08
         121-AL-E698-KR - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED - v2.08

• 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.

Lee just to clarify; so the new microcode fixes the undervolt bug that happens when you try to set a negative offset to the stock VID and it doesn’t work? Also, is 105 what BIOS 2.06 is on?

Hmmm. Getting stuck on post code 92 after flash. 92 shows on the readout & PC screen. CMOS cleared, power discharged, still no go for me. Will try reflashing and post result.

TheAffxct
Lee just to clarify; so the new microcode fixes the undervolt bug that happens when you try to set a negative offset to the stock VID and it doesn’t work? Also, is 105 what BIOS 2.06 is on?

I don't know if they're related, tbh. 
 
If I had to guess, I would say 105 might be 2.05, and 2.06 might still use 105.

Mienko
Hmmm. Getting stuck on post code 92 after flash. 92 shows on the readout & PC screen. CMOS cleared, power discharged, still no go for me. Will try reflashing and post result.

After flashing back down to 2.06 again, was able to reflash back up to 2.08. Not sure what the deal was. On to testing. :-D
 

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox
Thanks, Lee. I am going to grab it and start putting it through its paces.

Everyone should remember to remove power (unplug or power off the PSU) after the flash is complete. This has been necessary to avoid unexpected weird behavior on all of the 13th Gen BIOS updates on my Z690 Dark and Asus mobos.

I’m afraid to update

So far I find nothing to complain about. The 105 microcode definitely lowered VID and my memory overclocking seems to be great as well.
 

Didn’t you have like 8000-8200 stable before?

Yes and I don't have any doubt that it'll still do the same. Just recreating and saving my BIOS profiles and started with the lowest clock speed. 7800 works with all the same settings as it did with 2.03, 2.05 and 2.06.

Seems about the same overall except for lower VID. I have had no issues from 2.03 forward. What may make a difference for me is I don't configure my systems the way some people do. I don't use adaptive voltage or dynamic clock boosting schemes, and I don't take any kind of power saving measures into account. I just max things out at the highest stable all core clock speed I can achieve without overheating and lock everything down there with static clocks, voltage and power. I do not care about trying to minimize power consumption.

Just reporting the flash of 2.08 was completly fine. 
Also new settings is sweet. Please bring Hide Item OC to default bios aswell :)
 

Mr. Fox

Mr. Fox

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox
Thanks, Lee. I am going to grab it and start putting it through its paces.

Everyone should remember to remove power (unplug or power off the PSU) after the flash is complete. This has been necessary to avoid unexpected weird behavior on all of the 13th Gen BIOS updates on my Z690 Dark and Asus mobos.

I’m afraid to update

So far I find nothing to complain about. The 105 microcode definitely lowered VID and my memory overclocking seems to be great as well.
 

Didn’t you have like 8000-8200 stable before?

Yes and I don't have any doubt that it'll still do the same. Just recreating and saving my BIOS profiles and started with the lowest clock speed. 7800 works with all the same settings as it did with 2.03, 2.05 and 2.06.

Seems about the same overall except for lower VID. I have had no issues from 2.03 forward. What may make a difference for me is I don't configure my systems the way some people do. I don't use adaptive voltage or dynamic clock boosting schemes, and I don't take any kind of power saving measures into account. I just max things out at the highest stable all core clock speed I can achieve without overheating and lock everything down there with static clocks, voltage and power. I do not care about trying to minimize power consumption.

Seems OK as I suspected it would be.
 
BIOS v2.06
 
BIOS v2.08

I don’t know if training would ever really be an issue unless they screwed something up very badly. For me it’s always a concern regarding stuff like Y-cruncher VST and TM5 ABSOLUT. I’m wondering if ‘Improves Memory Stability’ means 7800 will work for me now.

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox

Mr. Fox

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox

TheAffxct

Mr. Fox
Thanks, Lee. I am going to grab it and start putting it through its paces.

Everyone should remember to remove power (unplug or power off the PSU) after the flash is complete. This has been necessary to avoid unexpected weird behavior on all of the 13th Gen BIOS updates on my Z690 Dark and Asus mobos.

I’m afraid to update

So far I find nothing to complain about. The 105 microcode definitely lowered VID and my memory overclocking seems to be great as well.
 

Didn’t you have like 8000-8200 stable before?

Yes and I don't have any doubt that it'll still do the same. Just recreating and saving my BIOS profiles and started with the lowest clock speed. 7800 works with all the same settings as it did with 2.03, 2.05 and 2.06.

Seems about the same overall except for lower VID. I have had no issues from 2.03 forward. What may make a difference for me is I don't configure my systems the way some people do. I don't use adaptive voltage or dynamic clock boosting schemes, and I don't take any kind of power saving measures into account. I just max things out at the highest stable all core clock speed I can achieve without overheating and lock everything down there with static clocks, voltage and power. I do not care about trying to minimize power consumption.

Seems OK as I suspected it would be.
 
BIOS v2.06
 
BIOS v2.08

I don’t know if training would ever really be an issue unless they screwed something up very badly. For me it’s always a concern regarding stuff like Y-cruncher VST and TM5 ABSOLUT. I’m wondering if ‘Improves Memory Stability’ means 7800 will work for me now.

It should...
 
 

rulik006
After updating from bios on Classified motherboard hangs on 92
also, flashed via flashback button - same story
2.08 DOA

Has your board been replaced under warranty? Seems like you have just had a bad experience all around and it makes me sad to see the troubles you have endured. I've never owned a Classified motherboard, but I have owned X299 Dark, Z490 Dark, Z590 Dark and now my Z690 Dark and they have been, without question, the best motherboards I have ever owned. To the contrary, every Rampage and Maximus Hero and Apex board I have own (on the same chipsets mentioned) has experience some sort of catastrophic failure, including damaging other components in the process. (Their horrible warranty process adds insult to injury, too.) The only Asus boards I have owned that have been reliable are their less expensive Prime and Strix models.
 
I'm wondering if you shouldn't look into an RMA if you haven't already.

rulik006

Mr. Fox

rulik006
After updating from bios on Classified motherboard hangs on 92
also, flashed via flashback button - same story
2.08 DOA

Has your board been replaced under warranty? Seems like you have just had a bad experience all around and it makes me sad to see the troubles you have endured. I've never owned a Classified motherboard, but I have owned X299 Dark, Z490 Dark, Z590 Dark and now my Z690 Dark and they have been, without question, the best motherboards I have ever owned. To the contrary, every Rampage and Maximus Hero and Apex board I have own (on the same chipsets mentioned) has experience some sort of catastrophic failure, including damaging other components in the process. (Their horrible warranty process adds insult to injury, too.) The only Asus boards I have owned that have been reliable are their less expensive Prime and Strix models.
I'm wondering if you shouldn't look into an RMA if you haven't already.

Classified working good, except weak memory oc and lame bioses, like previous with shutdown issues and 2.08 with 92 hang. Just switched to 2.03, i will re-flash bad 2.08 with next update
Sent motherboard back to USA from Ukraine? it will cost a lot of money and useless - board is working

I also had the 92 hang.  Switched bios, booted, then switched to the bad bios and tried to reflash and it was a no-go.  BUT, it then booted into the bios.  In the bios, I noticed that the Intel ME information was blank and no security module was detected.  When I rebooted from here, I got an error 92 again.  So, switched the bios back to my known good, booted, switched back to the bad bios and recovered it with 2.06.  After booting with 2.06 fresh, reinstalled 2.08 again and this time it took without a hitch.  
 
Out of curiosity, have you updated your Intel ME firmware outside of the bios update?  I have and I'm thinking that may have been what caused my hiccup.