Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 runs its single CPU-attached x16 slot at PCIe 5.0 on a Micro ATX board measuring 24.4cm x 21.5cm, with the Intel B860 chipset and LGA1851 socket. Two DDR5 slots support up to 128GB, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors and 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports handle storage, and a Realtek GbE LAN chip provides networking.
Product released: January 13, 2025
Latest firmware version
Version F3, released June 10, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 05:32 UTC
What's new in version F3
- Checksum : 646E
- Improve system security and stability.
Version F3b - May 28, 2026: - Checksum : 66BA - Introduce D5 Single Boost technology to optimize single DDR5 module performance. - Improve gaming performance and system responsiveness for…
Version F3a - April 27, 2026: - Checksum : 0D64 - Support HUDIMM (One Sub-channel DDR5) - Improve memory compatibility
Version F2 - February 1, 2026: - Checksum : 7CEC - Update SIC version to 0D.00.05.10 - Update CPU microcode version to 121 - Update CSME version to 19.0.5.2175v0.2 - Update GOP version to 10…
Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 runs its single CPU-attached x16 slot at PCIe 5.0 on a Micro ATX board measuring 24.4cm x 21.5cm, with the Intel B860 chipset and LGA1851 socket. Two DDR5 slots support up to 128GB, two PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors and 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports handle storage, and a Realtek GbE LAN chip provides networking. It was originally released on January 13, 2025.
What is the latest firmware version of Gigabyte B860M E GEN5?
The latest firmware version of Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 is F3. It was released on June 10, 2026.
What changed in Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 firmware version F3?
Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 firmware version F3 includes the following changes: - Checksum : 646E
- Improve system security and stability.
Where can I download the latest Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 firmware (version F3) are on Gigabyte's official release page: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B860M-E-GEN5/support
How often does Gigabyte release firmware updates for Gigabyte B860M E GEN5?
We have tracked 5 firmware versions of Gigabyte B860M E GEN5. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 38 days.
Has Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 been discontinued?
Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 has not received a firmware update in a long time and may be discontinued. However, some products resume updates after extended periods.
Is Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Gigabyte B860M E GEN5 received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is F3.