XMG PRO 16 (E25) (ID: XPR16E25) with Intel Core i9-13900HX
XMG PRO 16 VE (M25) (ID: XPR16VM25) with Intel Core i9-14900HX

This page is for XMG PRO 16 (E25) with Intel Core i9-13900HX and XMG PRO 16 VE (M25) with Intel Core i9-14900HX. Click here for XMG PRO 16 (E25) and XMG PRO 16 (M25) with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX.

Changelog

• 2025-05-07: Initial release
• 2025-05-13: Added BIOS package (initial release, identical to initial shipped version)
• 2025-05-13: Added Control Center 5.57.51.49
  • Improvements on translations
  • Added new languages
  • Various minor bugfixes
• 2025-06-17: NVIDIA has released GeForce Game Ready Driver - WHQL Driver Version: 576.80 (download).
• 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
• 2025-07-15: Fixed download link for Control Center
• 2025-07-24: Added XMG PRO 16 VE (M25) (ID: XPR16VM25) with Intel Core i9-14900HX
• 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
• 2025-08-14: Added BIOS N.1.21A09 / EC 1.26.00
  • Maintenance update
  • Various minor bugfixes
• 2025-09-05: Updated Driver "Senary Audio with Intel SST"
  • Updated Intel SST driver
• 2025-11-10: Added BIOS N.1.21A10 / EC 1.28.00
  • 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
• 2026-04-08: Added BIOS N.1.21A11 / EC 1.28.00
  • Fixed Turbo Ratio Limit settings

BIOS Compatibility Notice

• EC and BIOS updates are not identical between the two different versions of XMG PRO 16 (E25), XMG PRO 16 (M25) and XMG PRO 16 Value Edition (M25):
  • with Intel Core i9-13900HX (this page)
  • with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (click here)
• Please double-check which CPU is in your system before you attempt to update your BIOS.
• One way to check the CPU: press Win+R, type "msinfo32" and confirm, or search for "System Information" in Windows Start Menu.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 11 24H2

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/

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".

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?