RAVENEVGA
I've been using what was called a "Beta BIOS" for quite some time...so was thinking about updating my BIOS to the latest version...but after reading this thread...and with what's going on with EVGA, I feel inclined to just leave "well enough" alone.  The system is working perfectly well at this time anyway.
 
Any benefits to leaving it like it is........or for going ahead with the update?

Generally, if it isn't broke, don't worry about it. Sometimes there are new features that you want with an update, but I think with the 12700k you should be fine with what you have as far as I know.

Okay, thanks Bobaganoosh.  And....again...thanks for all the help you gave back when I first put this system together.  
 
I've been following what's happening with EVGA and it saddens me...because I felt they had such great products, but now I'm a bit worried that they seem to be going out, if I end up with an issue with my components. I will just have to hope nothing bad happens.

RAVENEVGA,
 
are u occasionally checking EVGA's General Discussion? (Threads in it like, Is EVGA going to close?)

Bee_Dee, I'll check that out.  Thanks!

hii, this improvement update for the bios:
 
BIOS Updates for E699 DARK K|NGP|N (2.13) / E698 Classified (2.12)

• Fixes Non-K CPU can't boot into OS with BCLK OC.   (THIS)
• Fixes AMD EXPO module detection issue.

• Adds DDR5 24GB module support
• Fixes RTX 4090 driver compatibility issue.

 
applies with the Classified Z690 too? 
I want to overclock a non K 12400 for fun, last time I tried (first stock bios) I had that problem 
 
thanks

well I upgraded from 2.05 to 2.12 without any problem! 
I will try running a BCLK overclock to my 12400 and see what happens! 

It worked, now I have a 5,3 Ghz i5 12400
thank you EVGA! cant wait for the new bios!! 
 

I'm back to 1.15.

I up- and downgraded the BIOS, one switch, of my Classified several times to stay with a more current version of it. The flash worked but not the stability.

My system started to freeze with 2.12 and also with 2.09 - recommended by customer support, after removing my GPU and RAM for cleaning. I checked my CPU with an official support and -test software. I also tested my GPU several times, even overclocked, with 3D Mark and my RAM, on default with a full run of MemTest86. Nothing. In terms of software, anything is up-to-date.

I also called EVGA's customer support (different numbers) this week in Europe, in my case Germany but no one answered on the phone. There was not even an announcement.

Stardust_One
I'm back to 1.15.

I up- and downgraded the BIOS, one switch, of my Classified several times to stay with a more current version of it. The flash worked but not the stability.

My system started to freeze with 2.12 and also with 2.09 - recommended by customer support, after removing my GPU and RAM for cleaning. I checked my CPU with an official support and -test software. I also tested my GPU several times, even overclocked, with 3D Mark and my RAM, on default with a full run of MemTest86. Nothing. In terms of software, anything is up-to-date.

I also called EVGA's customer support (different numbers) this week in Europe, in my case Germany but no one answered on the phone. There was not even an announcement.

Did u used the stock XMP profile with the 2.12 bios? I have 24 hours without any crash since my bios update 

Black_Hawx1
Did u used the stock XMP profile with the 2.12 bios? I have 24 hours without any crash since my bios update 

Yes, XMP 1.