GA-X99-Designare EX (rev. 1.0)

AI TOP Utility 4.1.1:
1. Support other old GIGABYTE motherboards with the newest BIOS; 2. Dataset Creator: Automatically transforms unorganized datasets into structured Q&A lists, ready for fine-tuning with optimal efficiency. Support Languages: English, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean; 3. LLM/LMM Fine-tuning: AI TOP Utility now supports the latest 405B-parameter models, enabling both LLMs for text generation and LMMs for generating images and videos; 4. Validation: Helps users quickly validate the quality of fine-tuned models from LLM/LMM fine-tuning; 5. Multimodal RAG: Utilizes the new RAG feature to select the most suitable models for fine-tuning, with in-app validation for instant performance feedback and fast improvements; 6. Model Download: A new feature that automatically downloads Hugging Face models for training and deployment; 7. SSD Mounting: Allows users to automatically mount 1 to 2 NVMe SSDs, offloading training memory to SSDs for improved performance; 8. Multi-node Optimization: Reduces VRAM usage and increases model training speed when using multiple GPU cards or cluster-based training; 9. Model Converter: Converts various model formats (.safetensors, .bin) into the GGUF format using different quantization methods (f32, f16, bf16, or 8-bit) to reduce model size or improve performance, and is optimized for deployment on Linux and Windows (LM-Studio); 10. Inference: Supports real-time inference for state-of-the-art models with different formats (safetensors, GGUF). Remote access via QR code from smartphones, laptops, or tablets — no internet required, ensuring secure and private usage; 11. Machine Learning: Prebuilt ML project templates let users build end-to-end ML workflows with zero coding; 12. Bug Fixes: Resolved various issues to improve stability and performance;
📌 Please update your AI TOP Motherboard to the latest BIOS version for optimal functionality.

Thunderbolt FW Update Tool
(Note)

1. Firmware 21 + TI 1.76
2. Support Intel GA-X99-Designare EX
3. Please follow the steps instructed after executing Thunderbolt FW Update Tool, remove the system power cord for at least 30 seconds after FW update. Thunderbolt function will be available after system powers on.

APP Center (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 first before install APP Center utility.

Ambient LED (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

3D OSD (X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
(Note) Please install DirectX End-User Runtime First.

Auto Green (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).

Cloud Station (PC) (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

Cloud Station (Server) (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

Color Temperature (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

BIOS Setup (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

EZRAID (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
(Note) If you switch to RAID mode you will not be able to revert back to AHCI mode

Fast Boot (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

System Information Viewer (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

V-Tuner (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

Smart Keyboard (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

Platform Power Management (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

USB Blocker (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

Smart TimeLock (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

Smart Backup (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

Easytune (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
(Note) Please remove current/ earlier version of EasyTune and GWUM Tools before install this.

cFosSpeed Internet Accelerator Software
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards.

@BIOS (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.

GIGABYTE Smart Switch

On/Off Charge™ / On/Off Charge™ 2 (Intel X99 series)
(Note) Support Intel X99 series motherboards (support may vary by model).
(Note) Please install APP Center first before install this utility.
(Note) Support iPhone/iPad/iPod touch devices with iOS 6.x, 7.x, 8.x