XMG FUSION 16 (M25) (ID: XFU16M25)

Changelog

• 2025-09-18: Initial release
• 2026-01-07 Added BIOS N.1.20A16 / EC 1.27.00
  • 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
• 2026-05-06: Added BIOS N.1.32A22 / EC 2.06.00
  • Updated Microcode to 0x120
  • Updated Intel-ME FW 19.0.5.2175
  • Updated MRC
  • Updated PD FW
  • Improved power management
  • Various minor bugfixes
  • Please note:
    • Due to the large version jump, two separate flash steps are needed and BIOS downgrades to BIOS N.1.20A16 or earlier are NOT POSSIBLE anymore after installing this or any later update
    • 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.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 11 24H2
• Windows 11 25H2
  • requires BIOS N.1.32A22 / EC 2.06.00 or later
  • 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.

Intel Graphics Driver Notice

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

Notice on OLED display

• XMG FUSION 16 (M25) is optionally available with an OLED display. Please check the README document and Tools package for usage and safety tips.

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?