ASUS Announces Support for New 4th-Generation Intel Core Processors in all 8 Series Motherboards
BIOS updates available for all models enable compatibility with latest Intel CPUs
Singapore (9th April, 2014) — ASUS today announced that all 8 Series motherboards offer support for new 4th-generation Intel® Core™ processors, assuring a quick, safe, and smooth upgrade — immediately. A simple BIOS update is all that’s required to enable users to enjoy the great performance of the latest CPUs.
Just one click for instant compatibility with new 4th-generation Intel Core Processors
All ASUS 8 series Intel motherboards support new 4th-generation Intel Core Processors, and the necessary BIOS update takes just one click in an easy-to-use application, which can be downloaded from the ASUS website. Users keen to take advantage of the power of the latest CPUs can visit the ASUS website, at www.asus.com/sg, and download the relevant BIOS version — today!
With the renowned ASUS USB BIOS Flashback feature[1], users are able to apply BIOS updates with incredible ease. This innovative tool lets users update an 8 Series motherboard’s BIOS with just a USB flash drive containing the appropriate BIOS file. The motherboard does even need to have a CPU or DRAM modules in place: users can simply connect the power supply, plug in their USB drive, press the BIOS Flashback or Reset button and then sit back and wait – there’s nothing else to do!
The following ASUS 8 Series motherboards can be updated for compatibility with the latest Intel CPUs:
Chipset |
Model Name |
BIOS Version |
Z87 |
Z87-DELUXE/QUAD |
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Z87-DELUXE/DUAL |
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Z87-DELUXE |
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Z87-EXPERT |
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Z87-PRO |
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Z87-PLUS |
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Z87-A |
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Z87-C |
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Z87-K |
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SABERTOOTH Z87 |
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GRYPHON Z87 |
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Z87M-PLUS |
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Z87I-DELUXE |
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Z87I-PRO |
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MAXIMUS VI EXTREME |
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MAXIMUS VI FORMULA |
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MAXIMUS VI GENE |
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MAXIMUS VI IMPACT |
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MAXIMUS VI HERO |
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H87 |
H87-PRO |
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H87-PLUS |
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H87M-PRO |
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H87M-PLUS |
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H87M-E |
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H87I-PLUS |
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B85 |
B85-PLUS |
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B85-PRO |
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B85-A |
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VANGUARD B85 |
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B85M-E |
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B85M-G |
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B85M-K |
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H81 |
H81-PLUS |
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H81-A |
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H81M-PLUS |
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H81M2 |
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H81M-A |
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H81M-D PLUS |
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H81M-D |
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H81M-E |
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H81I-PLUS |
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H81T |
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H81M-C |
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H81M-K |