Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 is an ATX LGA1700 board for 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors that uses four DDR4 slots, supporting up to 128GB. It offers four M.2 sockets and four SATA ports, Realtek 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 (Intel AX211 or Realtek RTL8852CE by PCB revision) and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port.
Product released: October 20, 2022
Latest firmware version
Version F18, released September 29, 2026
Last checked for updates: Nov 1, 2026 05:41 UTC
What's new in version F18
- Checksum: 4613
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Version F16 - December 2, 2025: - Checksum : 53AE - Improves platform security by making Secure Boot enabled as system default - Update KingBank 3200 JHICC chip 16G module support
Version F15 - September 24, 2025: - Checksum : 4842 - Enhance platform security by enable Pre-boot DMA Protection, VT-d, and IOMMU Pre-boot as default - Added CPU support for Intel 120/120F pro…
Version F14 - June 19, 2025: - Checksum : 0901 - CPU Microcode Update (0x3A & 0x12F): Improves CPU stability and compatibility - Secure Boot Database Key Update: Enhances system security -…
Version F14c - May 27, 2025: - Checksum : DB95 - Expand EZ-OC support for AORUS x XPG co-branding DRAM D500/D500G 6000MHz CL28 & 6400MHz CL30 - Update CPU uCode 0x3a to address the followi…
Version F12 - August 7, 2024: - Checksum : ADFB - Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default, user needs to disable it first to use GIGABYTE PerfDrive profiles - Introduc…
Version F11 - May 16, 2024: - Checksum : A9B7 - Optimize CEP and power settings https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2156 - Processor support and optimization for i9-14900KS - Update Intel…
Version F9 - September 12, 2023: - Checksum : 5DE2 - Follow Intel to upgrade Microcode CPUID ver. 0x11D - Introduction of new BIOS user interface for user-centered intuitive UX with quick acce…
Version F8 - August 28, 2023: - Checksum : 77C3 - Enable SPD write protect, help fixing DDR compatibility issue due to some module did not introduce JEDEC SPD write protection properly.
Version F7 - July 28, 2023: - Checksum : 916A - Support GIGABYTE BIOS Settings feature under HWiNFO64(V7.6 version and after) Please find more information at: https://www.gigabyte.com/Pre…
Version F6 - June 9, 2023: - Checksum : EE73 - Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research - Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor
Version F5 - March 9, 2023: - Checksum : 4515 - Address blank display while system powers up with RTX3060 series graphics cards
Version F4 - January 19, 2023: - Checksum : D2A3 - Add GIGABYTE PerfDrive support - Improve the linkage between Resizable and 4G above - Fine-tune CPU Vcore/Temperature behavior - Add DDR Hi…
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 is an ATX LGA1700 board for 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors that uses four DDR4 slots, supporting up to 128GB. It offers four M.2 sockets and four SATA ports, Realtek 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3 (Intel AX211 or Realtek RTL8852CE by PCB revision) and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port. It was originally released on October 20, 2022.
What is the latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4?
The latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 is F18. It was released on September 29, 2026.
What changed in Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 firmware version F18?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 firmware version F18 includes the following changes: - Checksum: 4613
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Where can I download the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 firmware (version F18) are on Gigabyte's official release page: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-DDR4-rev-1x/support
How often does Gigabyte release firmware updates for Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4?
We have tracked 19 firmware versions of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 64 days.
When is the next Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 firmware update expected?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between November 20, 2026 and January 26, 2027.
Is Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is F18.