GA-X99-Designare EX (rev. 1.0)
Intel® X99 Chipset
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Chipset
ChipsetVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel 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 MBMay 30, 2016Intel INF installation
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit[10.1.2.19]2,78 MBMay 30, 2016 - LAN
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SATA RAID/AHCI
SATA RAID/AHCIVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel 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 MBMay 30, 2016Intel 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 MBMay 30, 2016 - Thunderbolt
- Tools
- USB 3.0
- USB 3.1
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WLAN+BT
WLAN+BTVersionSizeDateDownloadBT Driver
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 8.1 32bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit[18.1.1510.01G]100,21 MBDec 01, 2015
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BIOS(+5)
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DescriptionVersionSizeDateDownloadThunderbolt FW Update Tool
(Note)- Firmware 21 + TI 1.76
- Support Intel GA-X99-Designare EX
- 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 64bitB16.0811.266,09 MBAug 11, 2016APP 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 64bitB16.0603.130,03 MBJun 24, 2016Ambient 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 64bitB16.0531.18,61 MBMay 31, 20163D 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 64bitB16.0426.120,76 MBMay 27, 2016Auto 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 64bitB16.0308.115,41 MBMay 27, 2016Cloud 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 64bitB16.0325.15,11 MBMay 27, 2016Cloud 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 64bitB16.0309.16,24 MBMay 27, 2016Color 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 64bitB16.0506.12,82 MBMay 27, 2016BIOS 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 64bitB16.0329.17,07 MBMay 27, 2016EZRAID (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 64bitB16.0411.138,15 MBMay 27, 2016Fast 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 64bitB16.0406.14,99 MBMay 27, 2016System 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 64bitB16.0428.17,72 MBMay 27, 2016V-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 64bitB16.0503.19,33 MBMay 27, 2016Smart 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 64bitB16.0427.13,51 MBMay 27, 2016Platform 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 64bitB16.0331.15,52 MBMay 27, 2016USB 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 64bitB16.0304.14,02 MBMay 27, 2016Smart 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 64bitB16.0307.116,40 MBMay 27, 2016Smart 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 64bitB16.0408.147,50 MBMay 27, 2016Easytune (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 64bitB16.0506.19,36 MBMay 27, 2016cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards.
OS: Windows 8.1 64bit,Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bitV10105,32 MBMay 27, 2016@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 64bitB16.0307.117,31 MBMay 27, 2016On/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 64bitB15.0709.15,86 MBJul 09, 2015
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Support List(+6)
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Manual(+4)
CPU Support
FAQ
CPU / Overclock / System / HW Installation
Driver / Software / OS
Memory / Storage Devices
Peripherals
Product Specification
Product Specification
Product Specification / Peripherals / Others
Storage Devices
System / HW Installation
System / HW Installation
System / HW Installation
System / HW Installation
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.
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#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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