Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE (rev. 1.0)

Z690 AORUS XTREME WB
 
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Driver OS：
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      DTS

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [2.0.0.0]
      0.57 MB
      Nov 05, 2021
      Download
    • Chipset
      Chipset
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel® Dynamic Tuning Technology (APO) Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [9.0.11405.42569]
      7.95 MB
      Mar 26, 2024
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      Intel® GNA Scoring Accelerator

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [03.00.00.1457]
      1.36 MB
      Nov 17, 2023
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      Intel Serial I/O driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [30.100.2221.20]
      1.77 MB
      Nov 25, 2022
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      Intel Management Engine Firmware

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [2232.71.59.0]
      193.52 MB
      Oct 05, 2022
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      Intel HID Event Filter

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [2.2.2.1]
      0.80 MB
      Oct 05, 2022
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      Intel INF installation

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [10.1.19198.8339]
      2.89 MB
      Oct 05, 2022
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      Intel Management Engine Firmware

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [2130.16.0.2387]
      247.90 MB
      Jun 30, 2022
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      Intel INF installation

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [10.1.18836.8283]
      4.04 MB
      May 16, 2022
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      Intel HID Event Filter

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [2.2.1.386]
      0.79 MB
      Nov 05, 2021
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      Intel Serial I/O driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [30.100.2131.26]
      1.79 MB
      Nov 02, 2021
      Download
    • LAN
      LAN
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel i225 LAN driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [2.1.4.3]
      0.42 MB
      Oct 18, 2024
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      Aquantia LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 10 64bit
      [3.1.8.0]
      0.21 MB
      Jul 10, 2024
      Download
      Aquantia LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [3.1.8.0]
      0.21 MB
      Jul 10, 2024
      Download
      Intel i225 LAN driver

      OS: Windows 10 64bit
      [1.1.4.38]
      0.34 MB
      Mar 03, 2023
      Download
      Intel i225 LAN Preinstall driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [B23.02.23.01]
      0.31 MB
      Feb 27, 2023
      Download
      Aquantia LAN Preinstall Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [B23.02.23.01]
      0.14 MB
      Feb 22, 2023
      Download
      Aquantia LAN Preinstall Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [3.1.6.0]
      0.14 MB
      Feb 15, 2023
      Download
      Aquantia LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [3.1.6.0]
      0.21 MB
      Jun 21, 2022
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      Aquantia LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [3.1.3.0]
      0.20 MB
      Nov 02, 2021
      Download
    • SATA RAID/AHCI
      SATA RAID/AHCI
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel SATA Preinstall driver
      (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
      (Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [19.5.0.1037]
      5.58 MB
      Nov 15, 2022
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      Intel Rapid Storage Technology

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [19.5.0.1037]
      2.94 MB
      Nov 15, 2022
      Download
    • Thunderbolt
      Thunderbolt
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Thunderbolt Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [1.41.1193.0]
      0.93 MB
      Nov 03, 2021
      Download
    • VGA
      VGA
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel Graphic Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [32.0.101.5542]
      759.80 MB
      Oct 16, 2024
      Download
    • WLAN+BT
      WLAN+BT
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Intel Bluetooth Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [22.170.0.2]
      12.41 MB
      May 30, 2023
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      Intel WIFI driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [22.200.0.6]
      52.51 MB
      May 30, 2023
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      Intel WIFI driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [22.80.1.1]
      29.06 MB
      Jun 14, 2022
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      Intel Bluetooth Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [22.80.1.1]
      11.33 MB
      Jun 14, 2022
      Download
  • BIOS(+14)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F29
      9.15 MB
      Sep 27, 2024
      Download
      1. Checksum : 2C38
      2. Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default
      3. Introduce microcode 0x12B as the final mitigation of 13/14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue according to Intel official
        i. 0x12B encompasses 0x125 and 0x129 microcode updates, and addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle and/or light activity periods.
        ii. microcode 0x129 (August 2024) addresses high voltages requested by the processor.
        iii. microcode 0x125 (June 2024) addresses eTVB algorithm issue.
      F28
      9.15 MB
      Dec 22, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : 5C55
      2. Addresses potential UEFI vulnerabilities. (LogoFAIL)
      3. Add "GNA (Gaussian & Neural Accelerator)" Option
      4. Add "SPD Write Disable" Option
      F27
      9.15 MB
      Sep 22, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : D7F3
      2. Follow Intel to upgrade Microcode CPUID ver. 0x11D
      3. Introduction of new BIOS user interface for user-centered intuitive UX with quick access function
        https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2115
      F26
      9.50 MB
      Aug 31, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : 6EE5
      2. Enable SPD write protect, help fixing DDR compatibility issue due to some module did not introduce JEDEC SPD write protection properly.
      F25
      9.50 MB
      Jul 26, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : CD67
      2. Support GIGABYTE BIOS Settings feature under HWiNFO64(V7.6 version and after) Please find more information at: https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2101
      3. Supports and powers up Intel next generation processors
      F24
      9.50 MB
      Jun 08, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : 3C62
      2. Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research
      3. Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor
      4. Improve DDR5 Compatibility
      F23
      9.51 MB
      Mar 16, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : 8F8B
      2. Address blank display while system powers up with RTX3060 series graphics cards
      3. Supports single 24/48GB module capacity
      4. Improve DDR5 8G Compatibility
      F22
      9.49 MB
      Dec 07, 2022
      Download
      1. Checksum : D3BF
      2. Enhanced BIOS security
      F21
      9.50 MB
      Nov 15, 2022
      Download
      1. Checksum : 7D4F
      2. Improve DDR5 5600 32G
      3. Improve the linkage between Resizable and 4G above
      4. Add "Instant 6GHz" profile in CPU upgrade option (supports i9-13900K/KF and i7-13700K/KF)
      F20
      9.50 MB
      Nov 07, 2022
      Download
      1. Checksum : FAD0
      2. Supports Intel 13th generation processor.
      3. Improve CPU OC stability, DDR compatibility & PCIe Gen5 stability.
      Please make sure Intel VMD driver is updated to v19.5 or above before installing 13th Gen Processors.
      Windows crashes with 13th Gen Processors when Intel VMD (RAID) has been configured on 12th Gen without v19.5 updated.
      F6
      9.90 MB
      Aug 12, 2022
      Download
      1. Checksum : BCE3
      2. Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor.
      3. Include Intel® Core™ i9-12900KS Processor support
      4. Improve compatibility for DDR5 5600MHz 8G
      5. Improve compatibility for DDR5 6000MHz 16G
      6. Improve Kingston 8G/32G DDR5 issue
      7. Improve compatibility for DDR5 5600~6400 MHz
      8. Improve Gskill 6000 DDR5 issue
      F5
      9.33 MB
      Jan 27, 2022
      Download
      1. Checksum : 95E6
      2. Fix system reset Thunderbolt issue
      3. Improve compatibility for GSkill DDR5 4800~6000+ MHz
      F4
      9.32 MB
      Dec 17, 2021
      Download
      1. Checksum: 434E
      2. Fix Non-K CPU performance issue
      3. Add Legacy Game Compatibility Mode option
      4. Optimization for improved VRM and processor overclocking thermal performance (CPU load line adjustments)
      5. Improve DDR5 XMP 5600~6200MHz compatibility
      F2
      9.29 MB
      Oct 29, 2021
      Download
      1. Checksum : D985
      2. First Launch Release
    • Description
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      GIGABYTE Control Center Full Installation Package
      Detail version :
      Cooler_24.10.28.01
      Keyboard_23.03.10.03
      VGA_24.10.28.01
      Power_24.08.09.01
      Mouse_24.09.11.01
      SingleLed_24.08.09.01
      MBUpdate_24.10.24.01
      MBEasyTune_24.10.30.01
      MBStorage_24.10.24.01
      RGB_Sync_Control_24.10.24.01
      rgbMotherboard_24.10.24.01
      Notebook_24.10.07.02
      Sidekick_24.10.25.01
      GCC Main Program_24.10.28.01
      Release Note:
      1. Fixed : Fix RGB Fusion issues on Laptop products
      2. Fixed :Modify the Mouse ID check process

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      24.10.28.01
      847.15 MB
      Nov 04, 2024
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      GIGABYTE Control Center Full Installation Package
      Detail version :
      Cooler_24.08.21.01
      Keyboard_23.03.10.03
      VGA_24.09.20.01
      Power_24.08.09.01
      Mouse_24.09.11.01
      SingleLed_24.08.09.01
      MBUpdate_24.09.13.01
      MBEasyTune_24.09.20.01
      MBStorage_24.09.03.01
      RGB_Sync_Control_24.09.13.01
      rgbMotherboard_24.09.13.01
      Notebook_24.09.25.01
      Sidekick_24.07.26.01
      GCC Main Program_24.09.24.01
      Release Note:
      1. Add : Support AMD X870 Series
      2. Fixed : Fix GCC can't detect Patriot DDR4 Memory issue

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      24.09.27.01
      845.03 MB
      Sep 27, 2024
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      Fast Boot
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 / 300 and AMD 500 / AM4 / TRX40 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B24.0418.1
      7.99 MB
      Apr 18, 2024
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      RGB Fusion

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B24.0318.1
      93.07 MB
      Mar 18, 2024
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      APP Center
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 / 300 and AMD 500 / AM4 / TRX40 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first before install APP Center utility.

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B24.0315.1
      23.55 MB
      Mar 15, 2024
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      @BIOS
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 / 300 and AMD 500 / AM4 / TRX40 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B24.0130.1
      13.92 MB
      Jan 30, 2024
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      Easy Tune
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 / 300 and AMD 500 / 400 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B24.0119.1
      49.32 MB
      Jan 19, 2024
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      System Information Viewer
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 / 300 and AMD 500 /400 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B24.0119.1
      51.80 MB
      Jan 19, 2024
      Download
      GIGABYTE DRM Fix Tool

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      V1.1
      0.13 MB
      Nov 23, 2021
      Download
      Smart Backup
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 / 300 and AMD 500 / AM4 / TRX40 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B21.0326.1
      23.00 MB
      Nov 02, 2021
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      On/Off Charge™ / On/Off Charge™ 2
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 and AMD 500 / AM4 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

      OS: Windows 10 64bit
      B19.1119.1
      12.13 MB
      Nov 02, 2021
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      Game Boost
      (Note) Support Intel 600 / 500 / 400 / 300 and AMD 500 / AM4 / TRX40 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B18.0730.1
      8.52 MB
      Oct 14, 2021
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+19)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Traditional Chinese
      3.17 MB
      Jun 06, 2023
      Download
      BIOS Setup Guide
      English
      2.73 MB
      Jun 06, 2023
      Download
      BIOS Setup Guide
      Japanese
      2.85 MB
      Jun 06, 2023
      Download
      BIOS Setup Guide
      Simplified Chinese
      2.98 MB
      Jun 06, 2023
      Download
      BIOS Setup Guide
      Traditional Chinese
      1001
      19.53 MB
      Apr 07, 2023
      Download
      English
      1001
      18.88 MB
      Apr 07, 2023
      Download
      Japanese
      1001
      19.07 MB
      Apr 07, 2023
      Download
      Korean
      1001
      18.90 MB
      Apr 07, 2023
      Download
      Simplified Chinese
      1001
      19.34 MB
      Apr 07, 2023
      Download
      English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
      9.20 MB
      Aug 15, 2022
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      Multilingual Installation Guide
      Traditional Chinese
      3.42 MB
      May 11, 2022
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      Unique Features Introduction
      English
      2.81 MB
      May 11, 2022
      Download
      Unique Features Introduction
      Simplified Chinese
      3.22 MB
      May 11, 2022
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      Unique Features Introduction
      Japanese
      2.90 MB
      May 11, 2022
      Download
      Unique Features Introduction
      English
      1.70 MB
      Nov 03, 2021
      Download
      RAID Setup Guide
      Traditional Chinese
      1.90 MB
      Nov 03, 2021
      Download
      RAID Setup Guide
      Japanese
      1.76 MB
      Nov 03, 2021
      Download
      RAID Setup Guide
      Simplified Chinese
      1.47 MB
      Nov 03, 2021
      Download
      RAID Setup Guide
      English
      8.20 MB
      Nov 01, 2021
      Download
      Multilingual Installation Guide
CPU Support
Memory Support
Storage Support
FAQ
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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