Asus Updates BIOS for LGA2011: Adds Ivy Bridge-E Support

Asus has released its official new BIOSes for its LGA2011 motherboards, and within these updated BIOSes is support for the new Ivy Bridge-E CPUs. The updates are available for the following motherboards, with the corresponding BIOS number listed:

  • 4301 - P9X79 LE
  • 4301 - P9X79
  • 4301 - P9X79 Pro
  • 4301 - P9X79 Deluxe
  • 4401 - ROG Rampage IV Extreme
  • 4401 - ROG Rampage IV Gene
  • 4402 - ROG Rampage IV Formula
  • 4309 - TUF Sabertooth X79

The updates can be installed in two ways: either through the use of an older CPU or through the use of Asus' USB BIOS Flashback feature in case a non-Ivy Bridge-E isn't available. The BIOS updates are available here or through Asus' Support Site.

Niels Broekhuijsen is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He reviews cases, water cooling and pc builds.