Optimal BIOS release for overclocking 9900K.
Optimal BIOS release for overclocking 9900K.
No one seems to have clear advice on the ideal BIOS for the ASUS HERO XI when overclocking the 9900K. The 1005 update supports it, but using an older BIOS might be risky.
After adding a feature to the BIOS, it becomes permanent and can't be removed later. This means newer BIOS versions will always include the support. When overclocking your system, you usually try different BIOS updates and choose the one that gives the best performance. It's common for a BIOS version older than 1005 to work well with the 9900K. Therefore, avoid using very old BIOS revisions unless they consistently deliver strong overclocking results that match your goals.
The 9900k existed prior to the 1005 release. 1005 was launched in April 2019. The 9900k was available in late 2018. You might be asking about 'R0' stepping support?