XMG NEO 16 (A25) (ID: XNE16A25)

Changelog

• 2025-02-27: Initial release
• 2025-04-10: Initial driver upload
  • Remaining drivers will be published until shipping starts.
• 2025-06-17: NVIDIA has released GeForce Game Ready Driver - WHQL Driver Version: 576.80 (download).
• 2025-06-19: Added BIOS N.1.12A10 / EC 1.20.10
  • Adjusted PCIe link speed for RTX 5080/5090 Laptop GPU
  • Added options for CPU Curve Optimizer (undervolting)
  • Added options to adjust memory clock speeds and latencies
  • Fixed an issue with SSD Samsung 9100 PRO (inconsistent write speed)
  • Fixed an issue with Aperture Size BIOS option (did not apply)
  • Fan table modification
  • Various minor fixes
  • This update may require your Bitlocker recovery key, see README.TXT in ZIP file
  • Read more: [Guide] Undervolting and memory tuning for XMG NEO 16 (A25) with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX/3D
• 2025-06-19: Added Control Center 5.57.51.51
  • Improved functionality of iGPU Power Saving Mode
    • Enabling this mode may still require a reboot in order to be fully effective.
  • Minor translation fixes
• 2025-08-08: Updated Control Center 5.57.51.55
  • Fixed an issue where Control Center would not open in certain scenarios
  • Fixed an issue where keyboard backlight could not be controlled in certain scenarios
  • Fixed an issue with fan speed not being displayed in certain scenarios
  • Improved rendering of XMG OASIS FAQ page
• 2025-08-19: Added MediaTek RZ616 driver
• 2025-08-26: Updated AMD GPU OEM driver to version 32.0.13034.7001
• 2025-09-17: Added BIOS N.1.15A15 / EC 1.28.10.
  • Updated AGESA
  • Fixed Free Sync issue
  • Add GPU PCle link speed item in advance page
    • default is PCle Gen4
    • PCle Gen5 can only be selected for devices with RTX 5080 and RTX 5090
  • Updated CCD control item string and help string
  • Updated PD FW
  • Various minor bugfixes
• 2025-12-17: Added BIOS N.1.17A17 / EC 1.31.10.
  • Improved power managment and temperature protection
• 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
• 2026-04-28: Added BIOS N.1.36A30 / EC 1.42.10
  • Updated AGESA BIOS to 1.0.0.0e
  • Updated PD firmware
  • Updated TPM firmware
  • Fixed platform security issues AMD-SB-4011 and AMD-SB-7055
  • Fixed an issue with HDR display mode
  • Fixed an issue with charging over USB-C
  • Fixed various minor system issues
  • Improved DDR5 memory compatibility
  • Removed RAID functionality
• 2026-04-30: Updated AMD GPU OEM driver to version 32.0.21032.8002
• 2026-05-06: Added BIOS N.1.40A31 / EC 1.50.10
  • Improved power management.
  • Fixed the issue of AMD FreeSync not working anymore.
  • 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.
    • Due to the AGESA update since BIOS N.1.36A30, BIOS downgrades to BIOS N.1.17A17 or earlier are NOT POSSIBLE anymore after installing this or any later update.
    • RAID is no longer functional in this BIOS branch (see also: What is RAID and is there still any use for it?).
  • See also:
    • Announcement thread (Reddit)
• 2026-05-21: Updated AMD GPU driver to version 32.0.21043.10005

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 11 24H2
• Windows 11 25H2
  • requires BIOS N.1.36A30 / EC 1.42.10 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.

Known Issues

Please see this article for potentially known issues:

• XMG PRO & NEO 16 (2025): Deep dive and on-going updates (also available in German)

Specifically, please note the following items:

• Current status of G-SYNC and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
• NVIDIA GPU remains active after load (issue with Optimus sleep mode)
• Current state of iGPU Power Saving Mode

We will continue to update that article as we go along.

Notice on latest NVIDIA Graphics Drivers

Please find the latest NVIDIA graphics drivers here:

• https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/

Notice on AMD Graphics Drivers

Please initially install the "AMD_VGA" driver from this Download Pages (also known as "AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition"), prior to updating with the latest version from AMD's website. Our OEM driver incorporates model-specific customizations that will carry over to subsequent installations of the latest official AMD driver.

If you've already installed the latest AMD driver on a freshly reinstalled Windows without first using our "AMD_VGA" driver from this Download Pages, we advise you to download and install our AMD_VGA" driver now. Make sure to select the "Clean install" option during installation. You can then proceed to update with the latest AMD driver once more.

This approach ensures that OEM-specific adjustments are integrated into the official driver as outlined in the "Extension INF" (EINF) specification. Failure to follow this method may lead to unforseen performance, compatibility or stability issues. See also our related announcement forum threads (English, German).

If you have technical issues with the latest AMD graphics driver, please consider to use the latest AMD OEM graphics driver (download here).

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?