GA-X99-Designare EX (rev. 1.0)

Intel® X99 Chipset
 
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Realtek HD Audio Driver

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [R4.39]
      238,99 MB
      May 30, 2016
      Download
    • Chipset
      Chipset
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel Management Engine Interface
      (Note) Please installing Microsoft Hot fix first, if operation system is Windows 7.

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [11.0.2.1183]
      21,26 MB
      May 30, 2016
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      Intel INF installation

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [10.1.2.19]
      2,78 MB
      May 30, 2016
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      Microsoft Hot fix

      OS: Windows 7 32bit
      [KB2685811(32)]
      1,40 MB
      Aug 21, 2014
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      Microsoft Hot fix

      OS: Windows 7 64bit
      [KB2685811(64)]
      1,48 MB
      Aug 21, 2014
      Download
    • LAN
      LAN
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Intel LAN driver

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [20.7]
      242,26 MB
      May 30, 2016
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    • SATA RAID
      SATA RAID
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Intel SATA Preinstall driver
      (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
      Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

      OS: Windows 7 32bit
      [14.8.0.1042]
      0,53 MB
      May 30, 2016
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      Intel SATA Preinstall driver
      (For AHCI / RAID Mode)
      Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [14.8.0.1042]
      0,57 MB
      May 30, 2016
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      Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
      (Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [14.8.0.1042]
      16,12 MB
      May 30, 2016
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    • Thunderbolt
      Thunderbolt
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Thunderbolt Driver

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [16.1.47.275]
      57,23 MB
      Jun 24, 2016
      Download
    • Tools
      Tools
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel Turbo Boost Max3.0
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards with Intel Core i7-6xxx series/XEON E5-16XXv4
      (Support may vary by CPU model).

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [V3.0]
      17,59 MB
      Oct 27, 2016
      Download
    • USB 3.0
      USB 3.0
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel USB 3.0 Driver

      OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [4.0.3.49]
      5,20 MB
      Jan 13, 2016
      Download
      Hot fix
      KB2822241 KB2811660 KB2779768
      (Improve USB3.0 Device compatibility)
      (Note) After installed USB 3.0 driver, please install Hot fix.

      OS: Windows 8 32bit
      [KB2822241
      KB2811660
      KB27]
      74,96 MB
      May 29, 2013
      Download
      Hot fix
      KB2822241 KB2811660 KB2779768
      (Improve USB3.0 Device compatibility)
      (Note) After installed USB 3.0 driver, please install Hot fix.

      OS: Windows 8 64bit
      [KB2822241
      KB2811660
      KB27]
      122,48 MB
      May 29, 2013
      Download
    • USB 3.1
      USB 3.1
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Intel USB 3.1 driver

      OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [15.2.30.250]
      2,50 MB
      Sep 18, 2015
      Download
    • WLAN+BT
      WLAN+BT
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      BT Driver

      OS: Windows 10 64bit
      [19.02]
      98,46 MB
      Sep 19, 2016
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      BT Driver

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 8.1 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit
      [18.1.1510.01G]
      100,21 MB
      Dec 01, 2015
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      WLAN Driver

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 8.1 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [0886G]
      364,01 MB
      Aug 27, 2015
      Download
  • BIOS(+5)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F5c
      6,79 MB
      Jun 15, 2018
      Download
      1. Update CPU Microcode
      F4
      6,78 MB
      Jun 22, 2017
      Download
      1. Improve DDR compatibility
      F4b
      6,78 MB
      Aug 15, 2016
      Download
      1. Beta BIOS
      2. Support GC-Alpine Ridge
      F3
      6,77 MB
      Jul 14, 2016
      Download
      1. Improve memory performance
      F2
      7,80 MB
      May 23, 2016
      Download
      1. First Release
    • Description
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Thunderbolt FW Update Tool
      (Note)
      1. Firmware 21 + TI 1.76
      2. Support Intel GA-X99-Designare EX
      3. Please follow the steps instructed after executing Thunderbolt FW Update Tool, remove the system power cord for at least 30 seconds after FW update. Thunderbolt function will be available after system powers on.

      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0811.2
      66,09 MB
      Aug 11, 2016
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      APP Center (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first before install APP Center utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0603.1
      30,03 MB
      Jun 24, 2016
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      Ambient LED (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0531.1
      8,61 MB
      May 31, 2016
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      3D OSD (X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
      (Note) Please install DirectX End-User Runtime First.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0426.1
      20,76 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Auto Green (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0308.1
      15,41 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Cloud Station (PC) (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0325.1
      5,11 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Cloud Station (Server) (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0309.1
      6,24 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Color Temperature (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0506.1
      2,82 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      BIOS Setup (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0329.1
      7,07 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      EZRAID (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
      (Note) If you switch to RAID mode you will not be able to revert back to AHCI mode


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0411.1
      38,15 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Fast Boot (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0406.1
      4,99 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      System Information Viewer (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0428.1
      7,72 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      V-Tuner (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0503.1
      9,33 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Smart Keyboard (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0427.1
      3,51 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Platform Power Management (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0331.1
      5,52 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      USB Blocker (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0304.1
      4,02 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Smart TimeLock (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0307.1
      16,40 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Smart Backup (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0408.1
      47,50 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      Easytune (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
      (Note) Please remove current/ earlier version of EasyTune and GWUM Tools before install this.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0506.1
      9,36 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      V1010
      5,32 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      @BIOS (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B16.0307.1
      17,31 MB
      May 27, 2016
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      GIGABYTE Smart Switch


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 8.1 32bit
      B15.0331.1
      10,08 MB
      Aug 06, 2015
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      On/Off Charge™ / On/Off Charge™ 2 (Intel X99 series)
      (Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
      (Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
      (Note) Support iPhone/iPad/iPod touch devices with iOS 6.x, 7.x, 8.x


      OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit
      B15.0709.1
      5,86 MB
      Jul 09, 2015
      Download
  • Support List
  • Support List(+6)
    • Name
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Memory Support List
      0,10 MB
      Feb 21, 2018
      Download
      For Intel Haswell-E CPU
      Memory Support List
      0,13 MB
      Feb 21, 2018
      Download
      For Intel Broadwell-E CPU
      U.2 Support List
      0,04 MB
      Jun 07, 2016
      Download
      SSD Support List
      0,05 MB
      May 26, 2016
      Download
      SATA Express Support List
      0,03 MB
      May 26, 2016
      Download
      M.2 Support List
      0,06 MB
      Mar 10, 2016
      Download
  • Manual
  • Manual(+4)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Vereenvoudigd Chinees
      1002
      50,73 MB
      Sep 20, 2016
      Download
      Engels
      1002
      48,32 MB
      Sep 20, 2016
      Download
      Japans
      1002
      48,59 MB
      Sep 20, 2016
      Download
      Traditionele Chinese
      1002
      48,99 MB
      Sep 20, 2016
      Download
CPU 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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