Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

• Format: ATX
• Chipset: Intel Z690 12e génération (Alder Lake) 
• Socket: 1700
• Cpus: Intel Core I3/5/7/9
• Audio (1): Realtek HDA ALC1220+ESS ES9018
• Sata (1): Intel Z690 Sata III
• Graphique: Intel Xe UHD Graphics
• USB 3.x (1): Intel Z690 USB 3.1
• Reseau (1): Marvell AQC113C (10Gb)
• Reseau (2): Intel I225V (2.5Gb)
• Reseau (3): Intel I225V (2.5Gb)
• Wireless/Bluetooth: Intel AX210 Wifi AX
• Thunderbolt: Intel
• Lien Constructeur: https://www.gigabyte.com

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CPU Microcode Update (0x3A & 0x12F): Improves CPU stability and compatibility
Secure Boot Database Key Update: Enhances system security
Removed "LED in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off Status" Option: This option has been removed to streamline the BIOS setup

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Update CPU uCode 0x3a to address the following Intel Security Alerts: INTEL-SA-01153 / INTEL-SA-01224 / INTEL-SA-01247 / INTEL-SA-01322
For more Intel Security Alerts information, please visit: Security Center
Introduce microcode 0x12F as it further improves system conditions that can potentially contribute to Vmin Shift Instability on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop-powered systems

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Introduce microcode 0x12F as it further improves system conditions that can potentially contribute to Vmin Shift Instability on Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop-powered systems

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Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default
Introduce microcode 0x12B as the final mitigation of 13/14th Gen desktop processor Vmin Shift Instability issue according to Intel official
i. 0x12B encompasses 0x125 and 0x129 microcode updates, and addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle and/or light activity periods.
ii. microcode 0x129 (August 2024) addresses high voltages requested by the processor.
iii. microcode 0x125 (June 2024) addresses eTVB algorithm issue.

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Update microcode 0x129 to address sporadic Vcore elevation behavior announced by Intel
Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default, user needs to disable it first to use GIGABYTE PerfDrive profiles
Update microcode 0x125 to ensure eTVB operation normally

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Introduce the "Intel Default Settings" and enabled as default, user needs to disable it first to use GIGABYTE PerfDrive profiles.
Update microcode 0x125 to ensure eTVB operation normally.

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Addresses potential UEFI vulnerabilities. (LogoFAIL)
Add "GNA (Gaussian & Neural Accelerator)" Option
Add "SPD Write Disable" Option

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Follow Intel to upgrade Microcode CPUID ver. 0x11D
Introduction of new BIOS user interface for user-centered intuitive UX with quick access function
https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2115

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Enable SPD write protect, help fixing DDR compatibility issue due to some module did not introduce JEDEC SPD write protection properly.

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Support GIGABYTE BIOS Settings feature under HWiNFO64(V7.6 version and after) Please find more information at: https://www.gigabyte.com/Press/News/2101
Supports and powers up Intel next generation processors

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Addresses Download Assistant Vulnerabilities Reported by Eclypsium Research
Supports and powers up Intel next generation processor
Improve DDR5 Compatibility