ASUS releases ROG Xbox Ally X BIOS 317 and Armoury Crate SE 2.2.6.0 update
ASUS has released a new BIOS update for the ROG Xbox Ally X. BIOS 317 was published on April 30 and focuses on system performance and CPU core control.
The changelog for BIOS 317 lists optimized system performance and an improved P-Core and E-Core value adjustment mechanism in the BIOS settings. This obviously refers to Zen5 and Zen5c cores. The update is available through Armoury Crate, MyASUS or the direct support download page for the ROG Xbox Ally X.
This BIOS update arrives alongside Armoury Crate SE 2.2.6.0, which is now available for the ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The update adds Bluetooth LE Audio support with Super Wideband Stereo, a new Apps entry point in the Game Library and Xbox gamepad cursor support.
ASUS also added an Enhanced Vibration option for Control Mode and Game Profiles. The company lists improved fingerprint recognition, better eGPU compatibility and stability changes across system and driver layers. Game-specific updates are also mentioned for Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert.
The update also fixes several issues. ASUS lists a ring LED problem after screen on/off, Manual mode SPL settings not applying correctly, UI scaling problems at 900p and a rare crash when using Xbox 360 Controller Emulator.
ROG Xbox Ally X BIOS 317 Changelog
- Optimize system performance.
- Improved P-Core / E-Core value adjustment mechanism in BIOS settings.
Armoury Crate SE 2.2.6.0 on 4/30/2026 Changelog :
New features
- Bluetooth LE Audio support : Added support for Bluetooth LE Audio, Super Wideband Stereo feature, for improved wireless audio experiences.
- Apps tab in Game Library : Access your installed apps more easily with a new “Apps” entry point.
- Xbox gamepad cursor support : Navigate the system using an Xbox gamepad cursor.
- Haptic feedback experience : Added a new “Enhanced Vibration” feature in Control Mode and Game Profiles for more immersive gameplay with richer vibration design.
Improvements
- Fingerprint recognition accuracy : Reduced unintended touch interference during authentication for more reliable unlock.
- CPU performance tuning : Enhanced P-Core and E-Core adjustment options in BIOS for finer control.
- System stability : General stability improvements across system and driver layers.
- eGPU compatibility : Improved compatibility with external GPU devices.
- Game optimizations : Improved performance and stability for select titles, including Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert.
- Settings navigation : Optimized ACSE settings page structure for a more intuitive experience.
Bug Fixes
- Ring LED issue : Fixed an issue where the ring LED may not work correctly after screen on/off under certain settings.
- Manual mode SPL issue : Fixed an issue with SPL settings not applying correctly in Manual mode.
- UI scaling issue at 900p : Fixed an issue where parts of the interface could extend beyond the screen.
- System crash with controller emulation : Fixed a rare crash when using Xbox 360 Controller Emulator.
Source: ASUS ROG
