Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) is a wire-only ATX board for 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors, using the Intel Z790 chipset and four DDR5 slots up to 256GB. It has four M.2 sockets, six SATA ports with RAID support, Realtek 2.5GbE, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs and two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors.
Product released: October 20, 2022
Latest firmware version
Version F17, released September 29, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 17:35 UTC
What's new in version F17
- Checksum: 89EE
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Version F16a - April 28, 2026: - Checksum: 329E - Support HUDIMM (One Sub-channel DDR5) - Improve memory compatibility
Version F15 - December 2, 2025: - Checksum : C49C - Improves platform security by making Secure Boot enabled as system default - Update ADATA 6000 16G module support
Version F14 - September 24, 2025: - Checksum : 37F4 - 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 F13 - June 19, 2025: - Checksum : 2AED - CPU Microcode Update (0x3A & 0x12F): Improves CPU stability and compatibility - Secure Boot Database Key Update: Enhances system security -…
Version F13e - May 27, 2025: - Checksum : 6AEC - 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 - September 27, 2024: - Checksum : 92DB - 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 : FB1B - 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 : 56A7 - 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 : 99EF - Enable SPD write protect, help fixing DDR5 compatibility issue due to some module did not introduce JEDEC SPD write protection properly
Version F7 - July 28, 2023: - Checksum : 3913 - 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 : 2EBC - Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research - Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor - Memo…
Version F5 - March 9, 2023: - Checksum : C245 - Address blank display while system powers up with RTX3060 series graphics cards - Memory single 24/48GB module compatibility optimization -…
Version F3 - January 19, 2023: - Checksum : A1AD - Supports single 24/48GB module capacity - Add GIGABYTE PerfDrive support - Improve the linkage between Resizable and 4G above - Fine-tune C…
Version F2 - October 4, 2022: - Checksum : EE4A - Enhanced DRAM compatibility - Follow Intel to update Raptor Lake CPU microcode
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) is a wire-only ATX board for 12th to 14th Generation Intel Core processors, using the Intel Z790 chipset and four DDR5 slots up to 256GB. It has four M.2 sockets, six SATA ports with RAID support, Realtek 2.5GbE, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs and two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors. It was originally released on October 20, 2022.
What is the latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0)?
The latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) is F17. It was released on September 29, 2026.
What changed in Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) firmware version F17?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) firmware version F17 includes the following changes: - Checksum: 89EE
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Where can I download the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) firmware (version F17) are on Gigabyte's official release page: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-rev-10/support
How often does Gigabyte release firmware updates for Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0)?
We have tracked 19 firmware versions of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0). Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 65 days.
When is the next Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) firmware update expected?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between November 11, 2026 and February 1, 2027.
Is Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE (rev 1.0) received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is F17.