Changelog:
- 2021-07-06: Initial Release
- 2021-07-12: Added Control Center 3.9.34.0
- 2021-07-26: Added BIOS_N.1.07A01_EC_1.01.zip
- 2021-09-06: Added Control Center 3.9.37.0
- 2021-09-13: Added Control Center 3.9.38.0
- 2021-09-15: Added BIOS-1.07A02_EC-1.07.xx
- 2021-09-24: Updated link to Intel Killer WiFi
- 2021-11-15: Added BIOS-1.07A03_EC-1.07.xx
- 2021-11-26: Added Link to Nvidia Driver Hotfix 496.98 (fixes black screen after driver update)
- 2021-11-26: Added Windows 11 and Windows 10 Versions for Realtek LAN Drivers
- 2021-12-16: Added Quick Start Guide
- 2022-02-16: Added OEMSEVTOOL (fix some keyboard backlight issues)
- 2022-05-05: Added Control Center 3.9.41.0 (see release thread)
- 2022-05-09: Updated drivers (chipset, audio drivers, Intel ME and Intel GNA )
- 2022-05-09: Reuploaded BIOS/EC-File
- ME Update to ME FW Version 15.0.30.1776 included - please see README.txt
- 2022-10-09: Added "Set ROMID" tool (only required for Fn keyboard layout troubleshooting)
- 2022-10-11: updated Creative Audio Software driver for Windows 11
- 2022-10-21: updated Driver Intel_VGA_OEM_ORIGINAL
- 2023-03-08: Added BIOS N.1.07A05 / EC_1.15.xx
- improved compatibility with Thunderbolt devices
- 2023-03-09: Updated Control Center 3.9.42.1
- 2023-08-16: Updated driver INTEL VGA OEM ORIGINAL (31.0.101.4502)
- 2024-01-09: Updated driver INTEL VGA OEM ORIGINAL (31.0.101.4887)
Notice about BIOS Update:
- If you are still on BIOS_N.1.07A01_EC_1.01.1x, you have to run the subsequent BIOS update twice to fully install it.
Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
Drivers
File | Action |
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Firmware-CORE_NEO_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_XNE15IM21_XNE17IM21_BIOS_N.1.07A05_EC_1.15.xx.zip | Download |
Firmware_OEMSEVTOOL_CORE_Intel_M21_Backlight-Fix.zip | Download |
Firmware_XMG-CORE_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_Set-ROMID.zip (only required for troubleshooting) | Download |
Control Center 3.0 | Download |
Driver-Intel_Chipset.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Serial_IO.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Management_Engine.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver-Intel_VGA_OEM_ORIGINAL.zip | Download |
[Driver-NVIDIA_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows11.zip | Download |
Driver_Realtek_Audio.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows11.zip | Download |
[Driver-Sound_Blaster_Cinema_6+_App] | Download |
Driver_Thunderbolt.zip | Download |
Driver-HIDfilter.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_GNA.zip | Download |
Driver-Cardreader.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Wifi (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Bluetooth (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Killer_PerformanceSuite (for Killer Wi-Fi 6 Cards)] | Download |
Driver-Intel_RST_Raid.zip (optional) | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-15_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-17_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-15_M21_GM5TGxO.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-17_M21_GM7TGxR.pdf | Download |
Certificate_UN-38.3-Battery-Test-Summary_XMG-CORE_M21.pdf | Download |
Control Center
File | Action |
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Firmware-CORE_NEO_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_XNE15IM21_XNE17IM21_BIOS_N.1.07A05_EC_1.15.xx.zip | Download |
Firmware_OEMSEVTOOL_CORE_Intel_M21_Backlight-Fix.zip | Download |
Firmware_XMG-CORE_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_Set-ROMID.zip (only required for troubleshooting) | Download |
Control Center 3.0 | Download |
Driver-Intel_Chipset.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Serial_IO.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Management_Engine.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver-Intel_VGA_OEM_ORIGINAL.zip | Download |
[Driver-NVIDIA_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows11.zip | Download |
Driver_Realtek_Audio.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows11.zip | Download |
[Driver-Sound_Blaster_Cinema_6+_App] | Download |
Driver_Thunderbolt.zip | Download |
Driver-HIDfilter.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_GNA.zip | Download |
Driver-Cardreader.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Wifi (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Bluetooth (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Killer_PerformanceSuite (for Killer Wi-Fi 6 Cards)] | Download |
Driver-Intel_RST_Raid.zip (optional) | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-15_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-17_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-15_M21_GM5TGxO.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-17_M21_GM7TGxR.pdf | Download |
Certificate_UN-38.3-Battery-Test-Summary_XMG-CORE_M21.pdf | Download |
Firmware
File | Action |
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Firmware-CORE_NEO_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_XNE15IM21_XNE17IM21_BIOS_N.1.07A05_EC_1.15.xx.zip | Download |
Firmware_OEMSEVTOOL_CORE_Intel_M21_Backlight-Fix.zip | Download |
Firmware_XMG-CORE_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_Set-ROMID.zip (only required for troubleshooting) | Download |
Control Center 3.0 | Download |
Driver-Intel_Chipset.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Serial_IO.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Management_Engine.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver-Intel_VGA_OEM_ORIGINAL.zip | Download |
[Driver-NVIDIA_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows11.zip | Download |
Driver_Realtek_Audio.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows11.zip | Download |
[Driver-Sound_Blaster_Cinema_6+_App] | Download |
Driver_Thunderbolt.zip | Download |
Driver-HIDfilter.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_GNA.zip | Download |
Driver-Cardreader.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Wifi (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Bluetooth (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Killer_PerformanceSuite (for Killer Wi-Fi 6 Cards)] | Download |
Driver-Intel_RST_Raid.zip (optional) | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-15_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-17_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-15_M21_GM5TGxO.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-17_M21_GM7TGxR.pdf | Download |
Certificate_UN-38.3-Battery-Test-Summary_XMG-CORE_M21.pdf | Download |
Tools
File | Action |
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Firmware-CORE_NEO_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_XNE15IM21_XNE17IM21_BIOS_N.1.07A05_EC_1.15.xx.zip | Download |
Firmware_OEMSEVTOOL_CORE_Intel_M21_Backlight-Fix.zip | Download |
Firmware_XMG-CORE_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_Set-ROMID.zip (only required for troubleshooting) | Download |
Control Center 3.0 | Download |
Driver-Intel_Chipset.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Serial_IO.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Management_Engine.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver-Intel_VGA_OEM_ORIGINAL.zip | Download |
[Driver-NVIDIA_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows11.zip | Download |
Driver_Realtek_Audio.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows11.zip | Download |
[Driver-Sound_Blaster_Cinema_6+_App] | Download |
Driver_Thunderbolt.zip | Download |
Driver-HIDfilter.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_GNA.zip | Download |
Driver-Cardreader.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Wifi (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Bluetooth (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Killer_PerformanceSuite (for Killer Wi-Fi 6 Cards)] | Download |
Driver-Intel_RST_Raid.zip (optional) | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-15_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-17_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-15_M21_GM5TGxO.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-17_M21_GM7TGxR.pdf | Download |
Certificate_UN-38.3-Battery-Test-Summary_XMG-CORE_M21.pdf | Download |
Documentation
File | Action |
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Firmware-CORE_NEO_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_XNE15IM21_XNE17IM21_BIOS_N.1.07A05_EC_1.15.xx.zip | Download |
Firmware_OEMSEVTOOL_CORE_Intel_M21_Backlight-Fix.zip | Download |
Firmware_XMG-CORE_M21_XCO15IM21_XCO17IM21_Set-ROMID.zip (only required for troubleshooting) | Download |
Control Center 3.0 | Download |
Driver-Intel_Chipset.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Serial_IO.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_Management_Engine.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver-Intel_VGA_OEM_ORIGINAL.zip | Download |
[Driver-NVIDIA_VGA_DCH] | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver_LAN_Realtek_Windows11.zip | Download |
Driver_Realtek_Audio.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows10.zip | Download |
Driver-Audio_Creative_Software_Windows11.zip | Download |
[Driver-Sound_Blaster_Cinema_6+_App] | Download |
Driver_Thunderbolt.zip | Download |
Driver-HIDfilter.zip | Download |
Driver-Intel_GNA.zip | Download |
Driver-Cardreader.zip | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Wifi (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Bluetooth (for Standard Intel Cards)] | Download |
[Driver-Intel_Killer_PerformanceSuite (for Killer Wi-Fi 6 Cards)] | Download |
Driver-Intel_RST_Raid.zip (optional) | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-15_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-QuickStartGuide_XMG-CORE-17_Intel_M21.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-15_M21_GM5TGxO.pdf | Download |
Manual-Service_XMG-CORE-17_M21_GM7TGxR.pdf | Download |
Certificate_UN-38.3-Battery-Test-Summary_XMG-CORE_M21.pdf | Download |