The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X pairs the Intel Z790 chipset with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10GbE from a Marvell AQC107 plus Intel 2.5GbE, and Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4. This E-ATX board for 14th to 12th Gen Core CPUs has four DDR5 slots up to 256GB and an ESS DAC audio design with DTS Sound Unbound.
Product released: October 20, 2022
Latest firmware version
Version F11, released September 28, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 17:34 UTC
What's new in version F11
- Checksum: EBED
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Version F10a - April 27, 2026: - Checksum: 1E4A - Support HUDIMM (One Sub-channel DDR5) - Improve memory compatibility
Version F9 - December 1, 2025: - Checksum : 2E92 - Improves platform security by making Secure Boot enabled as system default - Update ADATA 6000 16G module support
Version F8 - September 23, 2025: - Checksum : 3096 - 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 : FC0B - CPU Microcode Update (0x3A & 0x12F): Improves CPU stability and compatibility - Secure Boot Database Key Update: Enhances system security -…
Version F7e - May 26, 2025: - Checksum : 44C0 - 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 : 71AD - 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 : ED9F - Optimize CEP and power settings https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2156 - Processor support and optimization for i9-14900KS - Update Intel…
The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X pairs the Intel Z790 chipset with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10GbE from a Marvell AQC107 plus Intel 2.5GbE, and Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4. This E-ATX board for 14th to 12th Gen Core CPUs has four DDR5 slots up to 256GB and an ESS DAC audio design with DTS Sound Unbound. It was originally released on October 20, 2022.
What is the latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X?
The latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X is F11. It was released on September 28, 2026.
What changed in Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X firmware version F11?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X firmware version F11 includes the following changes: - Checksum: EBED
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Where can I download the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X firmware (version F11) are on Gigabyte's official release page: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-AORUS-XTREME-X/support
How often does Gigabyte release firmware updates for Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X?
We have tracked 13 firmware versions of Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 65 days.
When is the next Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X firmware update expected?
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between November 19, 2026 and February 19, 2027.
Is Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is F11.