GIGABYTE GP-AORUS II240 Firmware CPU Cooler

Product Information

The GP-AORUS WATERFORCE X II series are high-performance liquid coolers designed to keep your system running efficiently and cool. With advanced cooling technology and customizable options, these coolers provide optimal thermal management for your CPU.

Specifications

• Model: GP-AORUS WATERFORCE X II240, GP-AORUS WATERFORCE X II360, GP-AORUS WATERFORCE X II360I
• Power: SATA power connection
• Connectivity: USB cable
• Software: Gigabyte Control Center (GCC)

Product Usage Instructions

STEP 1 – Hardware Installation
Make sure the device’s SATA power and USB cable are connected according to the setup instructions provided.

STEP 2 – Check Cooler Library

1. Download Gigabyte Control Center (GCC).
2. Install and open GCC software.

STEP 3 – Check Cooler Library and Firmware Version

1. Click on the icon on the left column.
2. Click on Update info.
3. If the firmware version is F1.5 or newer, no further action is needed.

STEP 4 -Update Cooler Library

1. Click on the check update icon indicated by the picture below.
2. Select Gigabyte cooler library update to 24.04.25.01 (or latest version).
3. Click “Install”4.GCC will restart during the update process, click “Yes” to continue.

STEP 5

1. Check the box next to “GP- AORUS-WATERFORCE X II FIRMWARE”
2. Click “Install ”
   1. If your firmware version is “F1.3” or newer, the update will begin directly. Please skip to STEP 10 and continue the process. And the process will take about 8 minutes.

STEP 6 (FOR F1.2)

1. Click “confirm” to begin the update.
2. GCC will be forcibly closed and disabled when the update begins – the process will take approximately 8 minutes.

STEP 7 -Please do not interrupt the update process once it begins(FOR F1.2)

1. Please note that you may hit “X” on the update windows the minimize the message, it will not stop the update process.
2. GCC is disabled during the update process, please wait until the update is finished to resume using GCC.

STEP 8(FOR F1.2)

1. The watercooler screen will display the image below during the update process.

STEP 9 –(FOR F1.2)

1. Please click “Close” to finish the firmware update. GCC will automatically restart.

STEP 10 (F1.3 or newer)

1. The watercooler screen will display the image below during the update process, depending on your firmware version.
2. After the firmware update is completed, the startup animation will play to indicate the process has been completed

FAQ

Q: How long does the update process take?
A: The update process typically takes about 8 minutes to complete.

Q: Can I interrupt the update process?
A: It is recommended not to interrupt the update process once it has begun to avoid any potential issues with the firmware update.

Documents / Resources

GIGABYTE GP-AORUS II240 Firmware CPU Cooler [pdf] Instruction Manual GP-AORUS WATERFORCE X II240, GP-AORUS WATERFORCE X II360, GP-AORUS WATERFORCE X II360I, GP-AORUS II240 Firmware CPU Cooler, GP-AORUS II240, Firmware CPU Cooler, CPU Cooler, Cooler

References

• User Manual