Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) is an ATX LGA1700 board without onboard wireless, using Realtek 2.5GbE and the Intel Z790 chipset. It offers four DDR5 slots up to 256GB, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, four M.2 sockets, six SATA ports, an HDMI 2.0 port plus DisplayPort 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: Nov 1, 2026 05:23 UTC
What's new in version F17
- Checksum: C601
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Version F16a - April 28, 2026: - Checksum: 9487 - Support HUDIMM (One Sub-channel DDR5) - Improve memory compatibility
Version F15 - December 2, 2025: - Checksum : 09E1 - Improves platform security by making Secure Boot enabled as system default - Update ADATA 6000 16G module support
Version F14 - September 24, 2025: - Checksum : 3D86 - 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 : 2248 - CPU Microcode Update (0x3A & 0x12F): Improves CPU stability and compatibility - Secure Boot Database Key Update: Enhances system security -…
Version F13c - May 27, 2025: - Checksum : F733 - 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 : F1AE - 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 : 6D10 - 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 : 52B0 - 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 : CB0C - 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 : 52C9 - 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 : 86A0 - Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research - Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor - Memo…
Version F4 - March 9, 2023: - Checksum : 3A08 - 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 : E52F - 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 : C576 - Enhanced DRAM compatibility - Follow Intel to update Raptor Lake CPU microcode
Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) is an ATX LGA1700 board without onboard wireless, using Realtek 2.5GbE and the Intel Z790 chipset. It offers four DDR5 slots up to 256GB, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, four M.2 sockets, six SATA ports, an HDMI 2.0 port plus DisplayPort and two Thunderbolt add-in card connectors. It was originally released on October 20, 2022.
What is the latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0)?
The latest firmware version of Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) is F17. It was released on September 29, 2026.
What changed in Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) firmware version F17?
Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) firmware version F17 includes the following changes: - Checksum: C601
- Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137
- Preparation for upcoming processor support
Where can I download the latest Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) firmware (version F17) are on Gigabyte's official release page: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-GAMING-X-rev-10/support
How often does Gigabyte release firmware updates for Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0)?
We have tracked 20 firmware versions of Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0). Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 64 days.
When is the next Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) firmware update expected?
Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next firmware update is expected between November 15, 2026 and January 21, 2027.
Is Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X (rev 1.0) received a firmware update within the last 3 months. The most recent version is F17.