Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX
Motherboards · Gigabyte
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Latest Firmware
Version F17
Released
9.1 MB
Update track record
- releases tracked since 2022
- 20
- typical gap between releases
- ~2 months
- since the latest release
- 22 days
- security-related releases · latest 2026-09-29
- 11
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Firmware History
F17
LatestSecurity- Checksum: F764 - Update CPU microcode version: M32B0671_00000137 - Preparation for upcoming processor support
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- Checksum: B779 - Fixed VccSA option visibility for 12th Gen Intel Core processors. - Improved DDR4 memory compatibility.
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Why Keep Your Firmware Updated
Motherboard BIOS/UEFI firmware is essential for hardware initialization and CPU compatibility. Updates often include microcode patches for security vulnerabilities, support for newer processors and memory, and stability improvements. Always use a UPS or ensure stable power during BIOS updates — an interrupted flash can render the board unbootable.