GA-Z270X-Gaming 7 (Rev. 1.0)

Intel® Z270 Chipset
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Audio

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Creative Audio driver

6.0.101.1043Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit101.95 MBJan 4, 2017

Creative Audio driver

1.00.09_1.03.24Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit102.10 MBJan 25, 2017
DescriptionCreative Audio driver
Version6.0.101.1043
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size101.95 MB
DateJan 4, 2017
DescriptionCreative Audio driver
Version1.00.09_1.03.24
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size102.10 MB
DateJan 25, 2017

Chipset

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Microsoft Hot fix

KB2685811(64)Windows 7 64bit1.57 MBJan 3, 2017

Microsoft Hot fix

KB2685811(32)Windows 7 32bit1.49 MBJan 3, 2017

Intel INF installation

10.1.1.45Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 10 64bit3.63 MBNov 13, 2017

Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS for ME Firmware before installing this driver.
Update Intel ME for security vulnerabilities

11.7.0.1054Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit72.37 MBNov 30, 2017

Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

11.8.60.3561Windows 10 64bit68.87 MBJan 30, 2019

Intel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

1914.12.0.1256Windows 10 64bit82.28 MBMay 29, 2019

Intel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

10.1.18243.8188Windows 10 64bit2.61 MBMar 10, 2020
DescriptionMicrosoft Hot fix
VersionKB2685811(64)
OSWindows 7 64bit
Size1.57 MB
DateJan 3, 2017
DescriptionMicrosoft Hot fix
VersionKB2685811(32)
OSWindows 7 32bit
Size1.49 MB
DateJan 3, 2017
DescriptionIntel INF installation
Version10.1.1.45
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size3.63 MB
DateNov 13, 2017
DescriptionIntel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS for ME Firmware before installing this driver.
Update Intel ME for security vulnerabilities
Version11.7.0.1054
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size72.37 MB
DateNov 30, 2017
DescriptionIntel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version11.8.60.3561
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size68.87 MB
DateJan 30, 2019
DescriptionIntel Management Engine Interface
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version1914.12.0.1256
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size82.28 MB
DateMay 29, 2019
DescriptionIntel INF installation
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version10.1.18243.8188
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size2.61 MB
DateMar 10, 2020

LAN

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Killer LAN driver

1.0.762Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit218.34 MBJan 4, 2017

Intel LAN driver

22.10Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 10 64bit468.00 MBJan 12, 2018

Intel LAN driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

23.5Windows 10 64bit180.88 MBJan 17, 2019

Killer LAN driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

2.0.1125Windows 10 64bit193.59 MBJan 30, 2019
DescriptionKiller LAN driver
Version1.0.762
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size218.34 MB
DateJan 4, 2017
DescriptionIntel LAN driver
Version22.10
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size468.00 MB
DateJan 12, 2018
DescriptionIntel LAN driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version23.5
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size180.88 MB
DateJan 17, 2019
DescriptionKiller LAN driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version2.0.1125
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size193.59 MB
DateJan 30, 2019

SATA RAID/AHCI

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.

15.5.0.1051Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit14.82 MBApr 11, 2017

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

15.5.0.1051Windows 7 32bit428.59 KBApr 10, 2017

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

15.5.0.1051Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit1.58 MBApr 10, 2017

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5

4.5Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit47.94 MBJan 2, 2017

Intel Optane memory
(Note) for 7th Generation Intel® Processors only.
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS version.

15.5.0.1051Windows 10 64bit10.13 MBApr 11, 2017

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709)
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

15.9.0.1015Windows 10 64bit1.63 MBNov 13, 2017

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.

15.9.0.1015Windows 10 64bit17.55 MBNov 13, 2017

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

17.2.0.1009Windows 10 64bit3.88 MBMar 5, 2019

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

17.2.0.1009Windows 10 64bit19.77 MBMar 5, 2019

Intel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.

17.2.0.1009Windows 10 64bit70.13 MBMar 5, 2019

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

17.2.11.1033Windows 10 64bit19.79 MBMay 29, 2019

Intel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.

17.2.11.1033Windows 10 64bit70.67 MBMay 29, 2019

Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.

17.2.11.1033Windows 10 64bit3.87 MBMay 29, 2019
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.
Version15.5.0.1051
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size14.82 MB
DateApr 11, 2017
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version15.5.0.1051
OSWindows 7 32bit
Size428.59 KB
DateApr 10, 2017
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version15.5.0.1051
OSWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size1.58 MB
DateApr 10, 2017
DescriptionMicrosoft .NET Framework 4.5
Version4.5
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size47.94 MB
DateJan 2, 2017
DescriptionIntel Optane memory
(Note) for 7th Generation Intel® Processors only.
(Note) Please update the latest BIOS version.
Version15.5.0.1051
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size10.13 MB
DateApr 11, 2017
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709)
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version15.9.0.1015
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size1.63 MB
DateNov 13, 2017
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first.
Version15.9.0.1015
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size17.55 MB
DateNov 13, 2017
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version17.2.0.1009
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size3.88 MB
DateMar 5, 2019
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version17.2.0.1009
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size19.77 MB
DateMar 5, 2019
DescriptionIntel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.1809 supported.
Version17.2.0.1009
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size70.13 MB
DateMar 5, 2019
DescriptionIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version17.2.11.1033
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size19.79 MB
DateMay 29, 2019
DescriptionIntel Optane memory
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
Version17.2.11.1033
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size70.67 MB
DateMay 29, 2019
DescriptionIntel SATA Preinstall driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1903 supported.
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
Version17.2.11.1033
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size3.87 MB
DateMay 29, 2019

Thunderbolt

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Thunderbolt Driver

16.2.52.250Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit61.91 MBJan 4, 2017

Thunderbolt Driver
(For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709)

17.2.71.250Windows 10 64bit5.98 MBNov 13, 2017
DescriptionThunderbolt Driver
Version16.2.52.250
OSWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size61.91 MB
DateJan 4, 2017
DescriptionThunderbolt Driver
(For Windows 10 64bit ver.1709)
Version17.2.71.250
OSWindows 10 64bit
Size5.98 MB
DateNov 13, 2017

USB 3.0

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel USB 3.0 Driver

5.0.0.32Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit5.26 MBJan 4, 2017
DescriptionIntel USB 3.0 Driver
Version5.0.0.32
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit
Size5.26 MB
DateJan 4, 2017

USB 3.1

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel USB 3.1 driver

15.2.30.250Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit2.50 MBSep 18, 2015
DescriptionIntel USB 3.1 driver
Version15.2.30.250
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit
Size2.50 MB
DateSep 18, 2015

VGA

DescriptionVersionOSSizeDate

Intel VGA Driver

21.20.16.4550Windows 7 64bit Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit231.98 MBJan 4, 2017

Intel VGA Driver (beta Version for 7th Generation Intel® Processors)

21.20.16.4508Windows 7 32bit Windows 7 64bit342.85 MBJan 10, 2017
DescriptionIntel VGA Driver
Version21.20.16.4550
OSWindows 7 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit, Windows 10 64bit
Size231.98 MB
DateJan 4, 2017
DescriptionIntel VGA Driver (beta Version for 7th Generation Intel® Processors)
Version21.20.16.4508
OSWindows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit
Size342.85 MB
DateJan 10, 2017

1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.