Following the announcement of free Windows 11 upgrades for various laptops, ASUS has announced that the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build can now be installed on many existing ASUS motherboard models.
Specifically, the preview build of Windows 11 can be installed by applying the latest UEFI BIOS update from the relevant ASUS support page, or by manually enabling the required function in an ASUS motherboard’s existing UEFI BIOS.
The following Intel and AMD platform ASUS motherboard models offer Windows 11 Insider Preview upgrade / installation support:
| ASUS motherboards | |
| Intel platform | AMD platform |
| C621 Series | WRX80 Series |
| C422 Series | TRX40 Series |
| X299 Series | X570 Series |
| Z590 Series | B550 Series |
| Q570 Series | A520 Series |
| H570 Series | X470 Series |
| B560 Series | B450 Series |
| H510 Series | X399 Series |
| Z490 Series | X370 Series |
| Q470 Series | B350 Series |
| H470 Series | A320 Series |
| B460 Series | |
| H410 Series | |
| W480 Series | |
| Z390 Series | |
| Z370 Series | |
| H370 Series | |
| B365 Series | |
| B360 Series | |
| H310 Series | |
| Q370 Series | |
| C246 Series | |
| Z270 Series* | |
| H270 Series* | |
| B250 Series* | |
| Q270 Series* | |
| Z170 Series* | |
| H170 Series* | |
| B150 Series* | |
| H110 Series* | |
| Q170 Series* | |
Take note though, while these motherboards support the new Windows 11 preview build, it is still beta software, so users will be solely responsible for any potential system damage or data loss. This means Windows 11 preview installation is recommended more for PC enthusiasts.
For full details on updating the UEFI BIOS for Windows 11 installation or upgrade, visit the ASUS support page.