XMG EVO 15 (M25) (ID: XEV15IM25)

This page is for XMG EVO (M25) with Intel Core Ultra. Click here for XMG EVO (E25) with AMD Ryzen.

Changelog

• 2025-08-28: initial release
• 2025-10-23: Added BIOS N.1.14A03 / EC 1.16.00
  • Various minor bugfixes
• 2025-11-21: Added BIOS N.1.14A04 / EC 1.17.00
  • Allows further reduction of display brightness
  • Various minor bugfixes
• 2025-12-17: Added BIOS N.1.14A05 / EC 1.17.00
  • Removed Intel ME Option
    • Disabled Intel ME causes Blackscreen
• 2026-01-06: Added BIOS N.1.14A06 / EC 1.17.00
  • Various minor bugfixes
• 2026-01-28: Updated Control Center 5.57.51.60
  • Fixed an issue where the display brightness would reset after each reboot
  • Fixed an issue where the local dimming setting would not be reapplied correctly after reboot
  • Fixed an issue where custom fan curve would not be applied correctly while XMG OASIS is connected
• 2026-03-26: Updated camera driver
• 2026-06-11: Added BIOS N.1.17A11 / EC 1.19.00
  • Updated CPU Microcode
  • Updated Intel ME FW
  • Updated Memory Reference Code
  • Updated GOP driver
  • Updated ac/dc load line string
  • Updated SMBIOS information
  • Please note:
    • Please make sure to check the README included in the firmware package!
    • IMPORTANT NOTICE on BitLocker:
      • Before executing the update, please back up your BitLocker/device-encryption recovery key.
      • Failure to do so may cause you to become unable to log in to the operating system after BIOS update.
      • BitLocker might be active even if you never enabled it yourself. Please use our tool to check the status.
      • More information: https://go.xmg.gg/bitlocker
      • Our tool to suspend or disable BitLocker: https://go.xmg.gg/bitlocker-tool
    • General notes:
      • Don't remove the flash drive during the flash process until the laptop shuts down completely.
      • The flashing process will take some time and the device can restart several times during the flashing process.
      • During the flashing process, the Power LED might flicker for a period of time.

Compatibility Notice

• If you have technical issues with the latest WQHL driver from Intel website, please consider to use the driver "OEM Original".

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 11 24H2
• Windows 11 25H2
  • If you experience issues after upgrading from 24H2 to 25H2, we recommend performing a clean reinstallation of Windows 11 25H2 and downloading all drivers from this download page.
    • For more information, please follow this XMG news page.

Frequently Asked Questions

• I just unboxed my XMG laptop. What should I do next?
• Do I need *all* drivers or is it enough to just install the most essential ones?
• How can I update the EC/BIOS firmware of my laptop?