Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX is an ATX LGA1700 board using the Intel Z790 chipset, covering 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Core processors with four DDR5 slots up to 256GB. Wi-Fi 6E (Realtek RTL8852CE on PCB rev. 1.0, Intel AX211 on rev. 1.1) joins Intel 2.5GbE, and it has four M.2 connectors, six SATA ports and two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors.
Product released: October 20, 2022
Latest firmware version
Version F11, released September 28, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 05:36 UTC
What's new in version F11
- Checksum: 4C02
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Version F10a - April 27, 2026: - Checksum: BD6E - Support HUDIMM (One Sub-channel DDR5) - Improve memory compatibility
Version F9 - December 1, 2025: - Checksum : 66CC - Improves platform security by making Secure Boot enabled as system default - Update ADATA 6000 16G module support
Version F8 - September 23, 2025: - Checksum : 1FE8 - 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 F7 - June 18, 2025: - Checksum : BA39 - CPU Microcode Update (0x3A & 0x12F): Improves CPU stability and compatibility - Secure Boot Database Key Update: Enhances system security -…
Version F7e - May 26, 2025: - Checksum : 3BAA - 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 F6 - September 26, 2024: - Checksum : E8EC - Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default, user needs to disable it first to use GIGABYTE PerfDrive profiles - Introduc…
Version F5 - May 15, 2024: - Checksum : F806 - Optimize CEP and power settings https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2156 - Processor support and optimization for i9-14900KS - Update Intel…
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX is an ATX LGA1700 board using the Intel Z790 chipset, covering 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Core processors with four DDR5 slots up to 256GB. Wi-Fi 6E (Realtek RTL8852CE on PCB rev. 1.0, Intel AX211 on rev. 1.1) joins Intel 2.5GbE, and it has four M.2 connectors, six SATA ports 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 X AX?
The latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX is F11. It was released on September 28, 2026.
What changed in Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX firmware version F11?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX firmware version F11 includes the following changes: - Checksum: 4C02
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Where can I download the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX firmware (version F11) are on Gigabyte's official release page: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-ELITE-X-AX/support
How often does Gigabyte release firmware updates for Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX?
We have tracked 13 firmware versions of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 65 days.
When is the next Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX firmware update expected?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between November 20, 2026 and February 20, 2027.
Is Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is F11.