ASUS Mainboard: Dynamic Lighting in Windows 11

ASUS has announced a new update for its motherboards that allows RGB lighting to be controlled directly from Windows 11. This feature, known as Dynamic Lighting, is a significant advance for PC enthusiasts and gamers who want seamless integration of their RGB lighting. It was discovered by TheVerge editor Tom Warren, who shows the new BIOS update on X.

Important features

• RGB control via Windows 11
• Support for Intel LGA-1700 and AMD AM5 boards
• Simple configuration without additional software

Dynamic Lighting: An overview

Dynamic Lighting is Microsoft’s attempt to standardize RGB control. This function allows users to control all their RGB lighting centrally via the Windows settings instead of having to resort to different manufacturer-specific software.

For ASUS mainboards, this means that the previous control via Armoury Crate is now optional. Instead, the lighting can be configured directly via the Windows operating system.

ASUS’ latest beta BIOS updates for its newest AMD and Intel boards enables Microsoft’s Dynamic Lighting feature in Windows 11, so you can control the motherboard lighting directly in Windows pic.twitter.com/e34Vk1ExkH

– Tom Warren (@tomwarren) July 7, 2024

This feature is initially available for the latest Intel LGA-1700 and AMD AM5 600 series boards. ASUS has released a beta version of the BIOS to enable this feature. This makes it much easier for users to manage their RGB setups and provides a consistent user experience.

Compatibility and future developments

Dynamic Lighting currently supports a selection of peripheral manufacturers such as Razer, SteelSeries and Logitech. However, the number of partners is still limited. However, Microsoft is continuously working on integrating more partners and products into the Dynamic Lighting ecosystem to ensure more comprehensive support.

ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to integrate this function. Other manufacturers such as MSI have also announced that they will make their products compatible in the future.

Conclusion

The new Dynamic Lighting feature from ASUS and Microsoft is a significant step towards standardized RGB control. For users, this means less effort when configuring their lighting and seamless integration into the Windows 11 operating system. The first supported motherboards are already available and more manufacturers and devices are expected to follow. Prices and availability of the supported mainboards can be viewed on the respective manufacturers’ websites