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Audio
AudioVersionSizeDateDownloadRealtek HD Audio Driver
(Note) Win10 ver.1909 supported.
OS: Windows 10 64bit[6.0.8854.1]19.37 MBDec 10, 2019 -
Chipset
ChipsetVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel Management Engine Interface
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[1846.12.0.1177]244.84 MBNov 29, 2019Intel INF installation
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[10.1.17968.8131]3.38 MBNov 26, 2019Intel Serial I/O driver
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[30.100.1902.3]1.51 MBNov 22, 2019 - LAN
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SATA RAID/AHCI
SATA RAID/AHCIVersionSizeDateDownloadIntel® Rapid Storage Technology
OS: Windows Server 2016 64bit,Windows Server 2012 R2 64bit,Windows 10 64bit[17.7.0.1006 PV]20.66 MBNov 22, 2019Intel SATA Preinstall driver
(For AHCI / RAID Mode)
Note: Windows setup to read from USB thumb drive.
OS: Windows Server 2019[17.2.11.1033]3.87 MBSep 04, 2019 - VGA
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BIOS(+2)
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VersionSizeDateDownloadDescriptionF28.58 MBNov 29, 2021
- Checksum : D4BC
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Major vulnerabilities updates, customers are strongly encouraged to update to this release at the earliest.Credits to "Assaf Carlsbad and Itai Liba from SentinelOne"
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Introduce capsule BIOS support starting this version.Customers will NOT be able to reverse to previous BIOS version due to major vulnerabilities concerns.
- Update CPU microcode SA-00295 to solve potential security vulnerabilities in CPU, please refer to more information: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00295.html
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DescriptionVersionSizeDateDownloadAPP Center
(Note) Support Intel 200/100/X299/C246 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first before install APP Center utility.
OS: Windows 10 64bitB20.0506.151.60 MBMay 28, 2020@BIOS
(Note) Support Intel C246 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 10 64bitB19.0917.119.22 MBNov 22, 2019System Information Viewer
(Note) Support C246 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
OS: Windows 10 64bitB19.0926.128.68 MBSep 26, 2019Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
OS: Windows 7 64bit,Windows 7 32bit,Windows 10 64bit22.9.2.3235.84 MBJul 02, 2019
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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.
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.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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