Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev. 1.1)

Intel® Z790 Chipset
 
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    • Audio
      Audio
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Realtek HD Audio Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [6.0.9733.1]
      165,32 MB
      Oct 22, 2024
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    • 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
      [2229.3.2.0]
      191,91 MB
      Oct 17, 2022
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      Intel INF installation

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [10.1.19199.8340]
      2,90 MB
      Oct 17, 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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    • LAN
      LAN
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [11.20.0729.2024]
      5,06 MB
      Sep 04, 2024
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 10 64bit
      [10.072.0524.2024]
      5,06 MB
      Sep 04, 2024
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      Realtek LAN Preinstall driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit
      [B23.02.23.01]
      0,27 MB
      Feb 24, 2023
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      Realtek LAN Driver

      OS: Windows 10 64bit
      [10.056.0119.2022]
      5,02 MB
      Oct 17, 2022
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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 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
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    • VGA
      VGA
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      Intel Graphic Driver

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      [31.0.101.3302]
      770,22 MB
      Oct 17, 2022
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  • BIOS(+9)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      FJ
      9,54 MB
      Sep 27, 2024
      Download
      1. Checksum : 5487
      2. Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default, user needs to disable it first to use GIGABYTE PerfDrive profiles
      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.

      4. Add EZ-OC support for AORUS x XPG co-branding DRAM
      FI
      9,54 MB
      May 16, 2024
      Download
      1. Checksum : 9D27
      2. Optimize CEP and power settings
        https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2156
      3. Processor support and optimization for i9-14900KS
      4. Update Intel APO (DTT) framework version to 9.0.11405.42569
      FH
      9,54 MB
      Dec 25, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : C2E8
      2. Addresses potential UEFI vulnerabilities. (LogoFAIL)
      3. Add "GNA (Gaussian & Neural Accelerator)" Option
      4. Add "SPD Write Disable" Option
      FG
      9,53 MB
      Sep 12, 2023
      Download
      1. Checksum : 91F2
      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
      FF
      10,06 MB
      Aug 28, 2023
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      1. Checksum : F1DC
      2. Enable SPD write protect, help fixing DDR5 compatibility issue due to some module did not introduce JEDEC SPD write protection properly
      FE
      10,06 MB
      Jul 28, 2023
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      1. Checksum : E808
      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
      FD
      10,06 MB
      Jun 17, 2023
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      1. Checksum : 766A
      2. Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research
      3. Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor
      4. Memory single 24GB module compatibility optimization
      FC
      10,06 MB
      Mar 09, 2023
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      1. Checksum : F925
      2. Address blank display while system powers up with RTX3060 series graphics cards
      3. Memory single 24/48GB module compatibility optimization
      4. High Bandwidth compatibility optimization
      FB
      10,05 MB
      Jan 19, 2023
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      1. Checksum : 12EA
      2. First Launch Release
    • Description
      Version
      Size
      Date
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      GIGABYTE IT5701/ 5702 RGB lighting controller firmware upgrade package
      Release Note:
      1. BugFix: Fix Chassis RGB lighting compatibility issue with COSAIR, Cooler Master, BitsPower, Razer, Lian-Li, 九州風神, TT(Thermaltake), 先馬, Valkyrie, 鈦坦, 雅浚, 金河田
      2. BugFix: Fix Memory modules RGB lighting compatibility issue with XPG Prime, Acer Predator, 金百達, 光威/阿斯加特.
      Product Line Support Notices:
      1. Intel 700 series and AMD AM5 600 series and including "H610M D3H DDR4"and "H610M GAMING WF DDR4"

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      1.0.0.7
      1,68 MB
      Nov 12, 2024
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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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      Realtek Gaming LAN bandwidth Control Utility
      (Note) Support Intel 700 / 600 / 500 / 400 series and AMD 600 / 500 series motherboards (support may vary by model).

      OS: Windows 11 64bit,Windows 10 64bit
      6.12.3101.2
      77,76 MB
      May 05, 2022
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  • Manual
  • Manual(+22)
    • Language
      Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      Traditionele Chinese
      1103
      17,10 MB
      Mar 05, 2024
      Download
      Engels
      1103
      16,45 MB
      Mar 05, 2024
      Download
      Japans
      1103
      16,81 MB
      Mar 05, 2024
      Download
      Vereenvoudigd Chinees
      1103
      17,10 MB
      Mar 05, 2024
      Download
      Koreaans
      1103
      16,78 MB
      Mar 05, 2024
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      Vereenvoudigd Chinees
      2,82 MB
      Jan 10, 2023
      Download
      BIOS Setup Guide
      Koreaans
      3,15 MB
      Jan 10, 2023
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      BIOS Setup Guide
      Japans
      3,15 MB
      Jan 10, 2023
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      BIOS Setup Guide
      Japans
      1,82 MB
      Oct 07, 2022
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      RAID Setup Guide
      Koreaans
      1,86 MB
      Oct 07, 2022
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      RAID Setup Guide
      Vereenvoudigd Chinees
      1,49 MB
      Oct 07, 2022
      Download
      RAID Setup Guide
      Traditionele Chinese
      3,45 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      BIOS Setup Guide
      Engels
      3,02 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      BIOS Setup Guide
      Traditionele Chinese
      1,96 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      RAID Setup Guide
      Engels
      1,76 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      RAID Setup Guide
      Koreaans
      2,24 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      Unique Features Introduction
      Japans
      2,23 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      Unique Features Introduction
      Engels
      2,16 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      Unique Features Introduction
      Vereenvoudigd Chinees
      2,24 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      Unique Features Introduction
      Traditionele Chinese
      2,41 MB
      Sep 27, 2022
      Download
      Unique Features Introduction
      Engels, Frans, Duits, Indonesisch, Italiaans, Japans, Koreaans, Portugees, Vereenvoudigd Chinees, Spaans, Thai, Traditionele Chinese, Vietnamese
      9,20 MB
      Aug 15, 2022
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      Multilingual Installation Guide
      Engels
      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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