Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) is an ATX board on the Intel Z790 Express chipset for LGA1700 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Core processors, with four DDR5 slots for up to 256GB. It has a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, six SATA ports, Realtek 2.5GbE, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 with Bluetooth 5.3 and a rear USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2.
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: F764
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Version F16a - April 28, 2026: - Checksum: 0FCE - Support HUDIMM (One Sub-channel DDR5) - Improve memory compatibility
Version F15 - December 2, 2025: - Checksum : 1877 - Improves platform security by making Secure Boot enabled as system default - Update ADATA 6000 16G module support
Version F14 - September 24, 2025: - Checksum : A7C7 - 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 : F79A - CPU Microcode Update (0x3A & 0x12F): Improves CPU stability and compatibility - Secure Boot Database Key Update: Enhances system security -…
Version F13c - May 27, 2025: - Checksum : 930E - Update CPU uCode 0x3a to address the following Intel Security Alerts: INTEL-SA-01153 / INTEL-SA-01224 / INTEL-SA-01247 / INTEL-SA-01322 - F…
Version F11 - September 27, 2024: - Checksum : 766F - Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default, user needs to disable it first to use GIGABYTE PerfDrive profiles - Introduc…
Version F10 - May 16, 2024: - Checksum : BB88 - Optimize CEP and power settings https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2156 - Processor support and optimization for i9-14900KS - Update Intel…
Version F8 - September 12, 2023: - Checksum : 7F40 - Follow Intel to upgrade Microcode CPUID ver. 0x11D - Introduction of new BIOS user interface for user-centered intuitive UX with quick acce…
Version F7 - August 29, 2023: - Checksum : F9D6 - Enable SPD write protect, help fixing DDR5 compatibility issue due to some module did not introduce JEDEC SPD write protection properly.
Version F6 - July 28, 2023: - Checksum : 695D - Support GIGABYTE BIOS Settings feature under HWiNFO64(V7.6 version and after) Please find more information at: https://www.gigabyte.com/Pre…
Version F5 - June 9, 2023: - Checksum : 92B9 - Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research - Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor - Memo…
Version F4 - March 9, 2023: - Checksum : 2D25 - 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 : AEF0 - Supports single 24/48GB module capacity - Add GIGABYTE PerfDrive support - Improve the linkage between Resizable and 4G above - Fine-tune C…
Version F2 - September 27, 2022: - Checksum : 5E1A - Enhanced DRAM compatibility - Follow Intel to update Raptor Lake CPU microcode
Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) is an ATX board on the Intel Z790 Express chipset for LGA1700 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Core processors, with four DDR5 slots for up to 256GB. It has a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot, six SATA ports, Realtek 2.5GbE, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 with Bluetooth 5.3 and a rear USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2. It was originally released on October 20, 2022.
What is the latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x)?
The latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) is F17. It was released on September 29, 2026.
What changed in Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) firmware version F17?
Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) firmware version F17 includes the following changes: - Checksum: F764
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Where can I download the latest Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) firmware (version F17) are on Gigabyte's official release page: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-GAMING-X-AX-rev-1x/support
How often does Gigabyte release firmware updates for Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x)?
We have tracked 20 firmware versions of Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x). Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 64 days.
When is the next Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) firmware update expected?
Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between November 13, 2026 and January 22, 2027.
Is Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX (rev 1.x) received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is F17.