New Gigabyte motherboard BIOS adds support for ‘next-gen Intel CPUs’

Gigabyte has recently released a new BIOS update for their motherboards that introduces support for “next generation processors” from Intel. The timing of this release aligns with the upcoming launch of Intel's 14th Gen Core series, expected to debut as early as September.

The release of this BIOS update (via Reddit) was prompted by recent reports of a severe firmware vulnerability in Gigabyte motherboards, which could potentially allow unauthorized software downloads. In response, Gigabyte swiftly implemented enhanced security measures to address the issue. The company has already rolled out updates for Intel 600/700 motherboards and some AMD 400/500 series boards, with plans to include Intel 400/500 and AMD 600 series motherboards as well.

Surprisingly, the new BIOS update for Intel 600/700-series motherboards also introduces support for Intel's next-generation CPUs. While the firmware changelog does not mention the specific CPU series, it aligns perfectly with recent rumours that Intel will launch new desktop processors later this year, based on an improved version of the Raptor Lake architecture.

The new series of Raptor Lake chips are expected to bring higher clock speeds. Motherboard manufacturers should release updated 700-series motherboards alongside the new processors, but the update suggests older motherboards (600 and 700 series) can handle the new processors too.

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KitGuru says: Intel Innovation will be taking place in September again this year, so we should get some official announcements then. 

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