As promised, ASRock has started rolling out the latest BIOS for improving overall system stability on its AM5 motherboards.
ASRock Rolls Out Beta BIOS Version 4.0.7.AS01 on 600 and 800-Series Motherboards; Aims at Resolving Boot Failure and Optimizing Memory Compatibility
ASRock has started rolling out new BIOS updates for several of its AM5 motherboards as promised in a recent statement. After acknowledging Ryzen 9000 CPU failures on its AM5 motherboards, the company said it has started investigating the issues alongside AMD to mitigate CPU failures. We have been seeing numerous CPU failure reports surfacing almost daily, and sometimes as many as five times per day.
While Ryzen 9000 CPU failures have been reported on motherboards from other vendors, ASRock AM5 motherboards have particularly killed the most. The reports include mostly its 800 series motherboards, particularly the ASRock X870 PRO RS, but we have also seen users complaining about the 600 series models. That said, today, ASRock has officially announced its latest BIOS version 4.07.AS01, currently in Beta. This BIOS includes AMD's latest AGESA 1.3.0.0a firmware, which aims to improve system stability.
ASRock has maintained close and long-term collaboration with AMD, and continues to carefully review recently discussed CPU-related issues across online communities, while optimizing BIOS functionality and further enhancing overall system stability. Following multiple rounds of collaboration, AMD has provided AGESA 1.3.0.0a to improve overall platform compatibility. ASRock has completed the corresponding integration and has released the Beta BIOS version 4.07.AS01, featuring AGESA 1.3.0.0a, on its official website. The BIOS update includes the following highlights:
1. Update AGESA to ComboAM5 PI 1.3.0.0a.
2. Optimized Memory Compatibility.
3. Resolve a boot failure occurring on certain CPUs.
This update is specifically designed to address system no-boot scenarios, including cases where systems may fail to boot after being used for a period of time. Users who encounter such behavior are recommended to update to this BIOS version to help restore normal system boot functionality.
The latest Beta BIOS version 4.07.AS01 is now available for download here: https://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp?cat=bComboAM5
The official BIOS release will be updated soon and will also be available for download at the following link: https://www.asrock.com/support/index.asp?cat=ComboAM5.
- ASRock
The release notes for the new BIOS state that the new BIOS aims at offering better optimization for memory as well as resolving "boot failure" that occurs on certain CPUs. ASRock didn't mention these CPUs, but we know these are mostly Ryzen 9000 series SKUs. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has seen the most failures on ASRock motherboards, but its failure rate remains on par with other non-X3D SKUs. That said, ASRock's new BIOS is now available to download from the official website, and users are encouraged to upgrade their BIOS to mitigate the issues.
We don't know if this will 100% mitigate such failures, but hopefully, this further reduces the risk of CPU deaths.
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