Flybye
We need to buy the domain and put a big RIP pic.

😢

EVGATech_ChrisB
Dear EVGA Community,

I can confirm that our team is still looking into the Z690 Microcode 0x129 and that we have released the Z790 BETA BIOS for the 0x129 Microcode today. - BETA BIOS for Z790 0x129 Microcode Update - EVGA Forums

I assure you that as soon as we have any information available on the Z690, then we will update the community.
 
Also, we are checking to see why the forums seem to have a bug where not all sections show when not logged in.  We will work to have this fixed as soon as possible.
 
We are here if you need us.  Support@EVGA.com 

 
Thank you ChrisB,
 
this comes as a surprise, it's good to hear from you guys! I appreciate your offer of support.

Take good care of yourself!

Edit: I thought the forum is short before shutdown.
 

EVGATech_ChrisB
Dear EVGA Community,

I can confirm that our team is still looking into the Z690 Microcode 0x129 and that we have released the Z790 BETA BIOS for the 0x129 Microcode today. - BETA BIOS for Z790 0x129 Microcode Update - EVGA Forums

I assure you that as soon as we have any information available on the Z690, then we will update the community.
 
Also, we are checking to see why the forums seem to have a bug where not all sections show when not logged in.  We will work to have this fixed as soon as possible.
 
We are here if you need us.  Support@EVGA.com 

Will there also be official Intel APO support so we don't have to patch the bios ourselves again?

Sajin,
 
These were fixed as well.
 

Sajin

EVGATech_ChrisB
I can confirm that this bug was fixed with the forums menu. 
 
Thank you for letting us know about at as we rarely visit the forums when logged out.
 

redteamgo
hey z690 KP bros. I was hoping to see a patch finally but kinda knew there wouldnt be given how you cant see this forum anymore unless you're logged in
 
see you on the other side.

The RTX 40 series section is also missing along with the Folding@EVGA & Crunching@EVGA sections.

The team is looking into the Intel recommended 0x129 Microcode updates, and I do not have any information beyond this at this time.
 

xXKingOfHellXx

EVGATech_ChrisB
Dear EVGA Community,

I can confirm that our team is still looking into the Z690 Microcode 0x129 and that we have released the Z790 BETA BIOS for the 0x129 Microcode today. - BETA BIOS for Z790 0x129 Microcode Update - EVGA Forums

I assure you that as soon as we have any information available on the Z690, then we will update the community.
 
Also, we are checking to see why the forums seem to have a bug where not all sections show when not logged in.  We will work to have this fixed as soon as possible.
 
We are here if you need us.  Support@EVGA.com 

Will there also be official Intel APO support so we don't have to patch the bios ourselves again?

Dear EVGA Community,
 
Thank you everyone for your patience while our team worked on the updates per Intel for the Z690 motherboards. 
These updates include the 0x129 Microcode from Intel for the Z690 series motherboards.
 
We only recommend this BIOS for the Z690 with Intel 13^th Gen. Processors.
 
The BETA BIOS can be downloaded at the links below:

• 121-AL-E699-KR - EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N – v2.16
• 121-AL-E698-KR - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED – v2.15

 
Please take note that we do not recommend updating your BIOS if you are not running an Intel 13^th Gen. Processor.

EVGATech_ChrisB
Dear EVGA Community,
 
Thank you everyone for your patience while our team worked on the updates per Intel for the Z690 motherboards. 
These updates include the 0x129 Microcode from Intel for the Z690 series motherboards.
 
We only recommend this BIOS for the Z690 with Intel 13^th Gen. Processors.
 
The BETA BIOS can be downloaded at the links below:

• 121-AL-E699-KR - EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N – v2.16
• 121-AL-E698-KR - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED – v2.15

 
Please take note that we do not recommend updating your BIOS if you are not running an Intel 13^th Gen. Processor.

Interesting. And when will there be support for the 14th generation? Thank you.

Yes, this is correct.  Thank you for the reply.
 

Flybye
In April they replied to my email and advised:
“There is no plan to support the Z690 chipset Motherboard due to hardware circuitry that would need to be reworked as well, to support the two generations CPUs from original design”.

EVGATech_ChrisB
Dear EVGA Community,
 
Thank you everyone for your patience while our team worked on the updates per Intel for the Z690 motherboards. 
These updates include the 0x129 Microcode from Intel for the Z690 series motherboards.
 
We only recommend this BIOS for the Z690 with Intel 13^th Gen. Processors.
 
The BETA BIOS can be downloaded at the links below:

• 121-AL-E699-KR - EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N – v2.16
• 121-AL-E698-KR - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED – v2.15

 
Please take note that we do not recommend updating your BIOS if you are not running an Intel 13^th Gen. Processor.

ChrisB thank you again for getting these updates out so quickly. Today it seems Intel has finally made the "final" update to the root cause and has issued another final Microcode update 12B to fix idle elevated voltages that lead to faster than normal degradation. 
 
https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Client/Intel-Core-13th-and-14th-Gen-Desktop-Instability-Root-Cause/post/1633239
 

Microcode and BIOS code requesting elevated core voltages which can cause Vmin shift especially during periods of idle and/or light activity. 
a.  Mitigation: Intel® is releasing microcode 0x12B, which encompasses 0x125 and 0x129 microcode updates, and addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle and/or light activity periods.  

 
For all Intel® Core™ 13th/14th Gen desktop processor users: the 0x12B microcode update must be loaded via BIOS update and has been distributed to system and motherboard manufacturers to incorporate into their BIOS. Intel is working with its partners to encourage timely validation and rollout of the BIOS update for systems currently in service.  This process may take several weeks. 
 
I hope that EVGA will provide this HOPEFULLY final microcode update to address the issues. Thanks!

EVGATech_ChrisB
Dear EVGA Community,
 
Thank you everyone for your patience while our team worked on the updates per Intel for the Z690 motherboards. 
These updates include the 0x129 Microcode from Intel for the Z690 series motherboards.
 
We only recommend this BIOS for the Z690 with Intel 13^th Gen. Processors.
 
The BETA BIOS can be downloaded at the links below:

• 121-AL-E699-KR - EVGA Z690 DARK K|NGP|N – v2.16
• 121-AL-E698-KR - EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED – v2.15

 
Please take note that we do not recommend updating your BIOS if you are not running an Intel 13^th Gen. Processor.

Wow, nice

Please see the latest BIOS at the link below for the Microcode 0x12B.
 
BETA BIOS for Z690 0x12B Microcode Update & ME Firmware Update - 10/10/2024 - EVGA Forums