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Many Intel 12th Gen Core processor owners have found multiple issues when trying to play certain games protected by DRM services due to the new E-Cores they feature. These cores may lead the DRM software to trigger incorrectly, as it recognises them as a separate system, even if it's not. To help tackle this issue, Gigabyte has now released a DRM Fix tool.
Using Gigabyte's tool, users can easily switch the E-cores on and off, avoiding issues when opening certain DRM-protected games on an Intel 12th Gen Core processor. Unlike other workarounds, like editing the BIOS settings, using a PS/2 keyboard connection and even pressing a dedicated button on the chassis or keyboard, Gigabyte's tool seems to be more user-friendly.
This tool only works on systems using select motherboards with the latest BIOS installed. Here's a list of the latest BIOS version of each Gigabyte Z690 motherboard currently available:
| Model | Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Z690 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 | F6a | ||
| Z690 AERO D | F5a | ||
| Z690 AERO G | F4b | ||
| Z690 AERO G DDR4 | F6a | ||
| Z690 AORUS ELITE | F4a | ||
| Z690 AORUS ELITE AX | F5a | ||
| Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 | F5a | ||
| Z690 AORUS MASTER | F6b | ||
| Z690 AORUS PRO | F6a | ||
| Z690 AORUS PRO DDR4 | F6a | ||
| Z690 AORUS TACHYON | F3a | ||
| Z690 AORUS ULTRA | F5a | ||
| Z690 AORUS XTREME | F5a | ||
| Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE | F4a | ||
| Z690 GAMING X | F5a | ||
| Z690 GAMING X DDR4 | F6a | ||
| Z690I AORUS ULTRA | F4a | ||
| Z690I AORUS ULTRA DDR4 | F5a | ||
| Z690M AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 | F5a | ||
| Z690M AORUS ELITE DDR4 | F5a | ||
| Z690M DS3H DDR4 | F2a | ||
| Z690 UD | F5a | ||
| Z690 UD AC | F5a | ||
| Z690 UD AX | F5a | ||
| Z690 UD AX DDR4 | F5a | ||
| Z690 UD DDR4 | F5a |
You can grab Gigabyte's DRM Fix tool, HERE. Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.
KitGuru says: Do you own a Gigabyte Z690 motherboard? Have you had any issues with a game protected by DRM?
