ASRock releases new beta BIOS based on AGESA 1.0.0.7

Recently, ASRock has released a new beta version of BIOS, based on the AGESA 1.0.0.7 microcode, for several of its motherboards. This update enhances DDR5 support, including EXPO and XMP memory modules. The firmware, versioned as “1.28.AS01[Beta]”, exhibits superior memory compatibility after ASRock’s optimization, supporting high-frequency DDR5 memory modules.

According to a report by Wccftech, upon updating the BIOS on the ASRock X670E Taichi motherboard, it was capable of stably operating DDR5-7200 memory modules. As depicted in the screenshots, the RunMemtestPro test passed flawlessly, demonstrating consecutive, normal operations for approximately an hour. This development is beneficial for users, as manufacturers have enhanced memory stability through various measures, thereby increasing the stability of the motherboard during operation.

According to the manufacturers, the new BIOS version caps the SoC voltage at 1.3V. However, users can operate DDR5-7200 memory modules at an SoC voltage as low as 1.2V, not only ensuring the SoC voltage remains within AMD’s recommended safety range but also avoiding the inability of the previous beta BIOS version to operate high-frequency DDR5 memory modules.

There have been prior reports of Ryzen 7000X3D series CPUs suddenly burning out. Subsequently, AMD distributed a new AGESA, taking measures on certain power rails on the AM5 motherboard to prevent the CPU from exceeding its specification limits during operation. This included limiting the SoC voltage to 1.3V and modifying two thermal safety mechanisms related to thermal limitations, the PROCHOT Control and PROCHOT Deassertion Ramp Time. However, the BIOS provided by some motherboard manufacturers encountered numerous issues, including EXPO memory overclocking and compatibility, which resulted in the official BIOS based on the AGESA 1.0.0.7 microcode being consistently unavailable.