Z490 AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.x)
Intel® Z490 Chipset
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Audio
AudioVersionSizeDateDownloadRealtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[6.0.9126.1]17,62 MBMar 19, 2021Realtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[6.0.9075.1]18,19 MBDec 23, 2020 -
Chipset
ChipsetVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel Management Engine Firmware
OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[2120.100.0.1085]219,27 MBOct 18, 2022Intel Management Engine Firmware
OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[14.1.60.1790]331,01 MBOct 15, 2021Intel Management Engine Firmware
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[2102.100.0.1044]228,78 MBMar 19, 2021Intel Management Engine Firmware
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[2044.12.0.6213]205,59 MBFeb 25, 2021Intel INF installation
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[10.1.18634.8254]2,73 MBJan 25, 2021Intel Serial I/O driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[30.100.2020.7]1,58 MBJun 16, 2020Intel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[10.1.18383.8213]2,59 MBJun 16, 2020 -
LAN
LANVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel i225 LAN driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[1.0.2.8]0,32 MBJan 25, 2021Intel I225 Firmware Update Tool
* Intel I225 2.5GbE Firmware Version 1.45 for Link Stability Improvements
* Please run NVMUPDATE with Administrator privilege (right-click)
OS: Windows 10 64bit[1.45]1,53 MBJun 04, 2020 -
SATA RAID
SATA RAIDVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel Rapid Storage Technology driver
OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[18.7.0.1002]8,88 MBOct 18, 2022Intel SATA Preinstall driver (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[18.6.1.1016.1]3,74 MBOct 07, 2021Intel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[18.31.6.1039]8,63 MBApr 12, 2021Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[18.1.2.1034]6,89 MBJan 28, 2021Intel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[18.1.2.1034]8,54 MBJan 25, 2021Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
(Note) Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.9.0.1007]3,61 MBJun 16, 2020Intel Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.9.0.1007]5,75 MBJun 16, 2020Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[17.8.0.1065]4,07 MBMay 11, 2020 -
VGA
VGAVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel Graphic Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[27.20.100.9316]241,48 MBMar 19, 2021 -
WLAN+BT
WLAN+BTVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[20.20.0.6]29,28 MBJan 28, 2021Intel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 20H2 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[22.20.0.3]6,92 MBJan 28, 2021Intel WIFI driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[21.90.3.2]27,33 MBJun 16, 2020Intel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[21.90.2.1]4,76 MBJun 16, 2020Intel Bluetooth Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.2004 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[21.80.0.3]5,33 MBMay 11, 2020
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Audio
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BIOS(+7)
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VersionSizeDateDownloadDescriptionF2210,26 MBJun 13, 2023
- Checksum : FAC3
- Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research
F2110,63 MBNov 25, 2021- Checksum : E549
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Major vulnerabilities updates, customers are strongly encouraged to update to this release at the earliest.Credits to "Assaf Carlsbad and Itai Liba from SentinelOne"
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Introduce capsule BIOS support starting this version.Customers will NOT be able to reverse to previous BIOS version due to major vulnerabilities concerns.
F21b10,74 MBOct 05, 2021- Change default status of Intel® Platform Trust Technology (Intel® PTT) to Enabled for addressing basic Windows 11 requirements (https://support.microsoft.com/windows/1fd5a332-360d-4f46-a1e7-ae6b0c90645c)
F2010,61 MBApr 20, 2021- Update CPU microcode version 0x34
- Update Intel Management Engine Firmware 14.1.53.1617
- BIOS update to be compatible with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
- Enable Resizable Base-Address Register (Resizable-BAR) option to enhance GPU performance.
- Enable platform communication with Intel® Cryo Cooling Technology
- Improve UHD BD (4K BD) support
F7c9,97 MBDec 14, 2020- Enable Resizable Base-Address Register (Resizable-BAR) option to enhance GPU performance.
- Enable platform communication with Intel® Cryo Cooling Technology
- Improve UHD BD (4K BD) support
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DescriptionVersionSizeDateDownloadAPP 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 64bitB24.1105.123,50 MBNov 05, 2024Fast 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 64bitB24.0418.17,99 MBApr 18, 2024@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 64bitB24.0130.113,92 MBJan 30, 2024Easy 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 64bitB24.0119.149,32 MBJan 19, 2024System 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 64bitB24.0119.151,80 MBJan 19, 2024Smart 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 64bitB21.0326.123,00 MBNov 02, 2021On/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 64bitB19.1119.112,13 MBNov 02, 2021Game 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 64bitB18.0730.18,52 MBOct 14, 2021cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
(support may vary by model).
OS: Windows 10 64bit11405,31 MBJun 16, 2020
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LanguageVersionSizeDateDownloadDescriptionArabe, Bulgarian, Croatian, Tchèque, Anglais, Français, Allemand, Grec, Hebrew, Hongrois, Indonésien, Italien, Japonais, Coréen, Perse, Polonais, Portugais, Romanian, Russe, Chinois Simplifié, Serbian, Espagnol, Thaïlandais, Chinois Traditionnel, Turc, Vietnamien1039,04 MBNov 25, 2019Multilingual Installation Guide
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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.
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.
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.
#1. Download speed may be varied in different region. If you have experienced lower download speed, please try other region download sites.
#2. Please download from the region "Asia" if the file you wanted to download does not exist in other region.
#3. If you have encountered problems or cannot find the file after following #2, please feedback to our Technical Service for further help.
#4. For better download quality, it is recommended to use software like Flashget or Getright to monitor your file download status for saving your treasure time and efforts.
#2. Please download from the region "Asia" if the file you wanted to download does not exist in other region.
#3. If you have encountered problems or cannot find the file after following #2, please feedback to our Technical Service for further help.
#4. For better download quality, it is recommended to use software like Flashget or Getright to monitor your file download status for saving your treasure time and efforts.
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