GIGABYTE has released BIOS updates that prepare its entire Intel B760 and H610 motherboard lineup for upcoming LGA1700 processors, which the company says are "expected to launch in early 2027." As reported by Videocardz, the update covers DDR4 and DDR5 boards alike, so owners only need to flash the new firmware and drop in the new CPU once it arrives. GIGABYTE doesn't name the processors in its press release, and Intel has yet to announce anything new for the socket. However, the timing lines up what we've been reporting for months. Intel is said to be readying "Raptor Lake Next" chips for LGA1700 in 2027, based on the original Raptor Lake silicon.
That makes GIGABYTE's BIOS the closest thing to a confirmation of new DDR4-compatible Intel processors for 2027, and it comes before Intel has announced them. It looks like the firmware was rolling out quietly even before the press release. The B760 Gaming X AX, for example, received its F18 BIOS on September 29, with a changelog that lists a CPU microcode update and "preparation for upcoming processor support." GIGABYTE also claims to be the first vendor to cover every B760 and H610 model. The press release makes no mention of Z790, Z690, or B660 boards, and there's no word on whether those will follow.[](https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NjwYrYiJXcMRoEXq.jpg) [](https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fyqF3Nf5bjxN0qr8.jpg)Read full story
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