ASUS has started to roll out its first AGESA 1.0.0.7 BETA BIOS firmware for its AM5 motherboards to address AMD Ryzen CPU burnout issues and more.
AMD AGESA 1.0.0.7 Firmware Detailed, ASUS Rolls Out First BETA BIOS To Its AM5 Motherboards
AMD recently revealed that exceeding spikes in voltage past specifications of the motherboard and processor were causing the AMD Ryzen 7000 defects. Motherboard manufacturers, such as well-known ASUS, are rolling out AGESA BETA BIOS updates to address these issues.
ASUS has issued the new AGESA 1.0.0.7 BIOS for download, & users should be aware that this new BIOS update is in beta form and will most likely see an additional update in the future. AMD has yet to file an official update, which is why ASUS and several other manufacturers are acting individually until a permanent fix from the company is issued. Other manufacturers have rolled out protection within AGESA 1.0.0.6 BIOS firmware and are waiting for the official 1.0.0.7 release rather than going the BETA route.
The new ASUS changelog is below:
ASUS X670 Series NEW Beta BIOS (AGESA 1007 BETA)
- Update AGESA to ComboAM5 1007 BETA
- Improve System Performance
Compatibility list and direct downloads for the ASUS X670 Series NEW Beta BIOS (AGESA 1007 BETA)
- ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO
- ROG CROSSHAIR X670E GENE
- ROG CROSSHAIR X670E EXTREME
- ROG STRIX X670E-A GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX X670E-F GAMING WIFI
- ROG STRIX X670E-I GAMING WIFI
- TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS
- TUF GAMING X670E-PLUS WIFI
- PROART X670E CREATOR WIFI
- PRIME X670-P
- PRIME X670-P WIFI
- PRIME X670E-PRO WIFI
In a changelog published by Igor's Lab, it is mentioned that the new AGESA version 1007 will not directly affect RAM overclocking through the AMD EXPO functionality on the Ryzen 7000 series chips and mobos.
While there might be an oversight to the version number floating around other media outlets, the AGESA COMBOAM5PI 1007 BIOS appears to cover all Raphael processors available on the market at the time of writing and confirms that the AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors are exclusive to the high voltage levels and that it does not afflict previous generations.
ASUS X670 Series NEW Beta BIOS (AGESA 1007 BETA)
1) Update AGESA to ComboAM5 1007 BETA
2) Improve System Performancehttps://t.co/jHoEytfDeg— HXL (@9550pro) April 28, 2023
DRAM tracing is covered heavily in the documentation revealed by the company, which allows the system to collect and analyze data related to the use and performance of the DRAM. Tracing the data allows the system to identify potential issues and increase efficiency and inconsistencies in memory modules and controllers to grant an acceptable solution or alter the optimization settings.
The changelog documentation below discusses the core performance boost, system management unit, PROCHOT (Processor Hot) control function, & de-assertion ramp time. The core performance boost is self-explanatory, but the system management unit is not. The System Management Unit controls performance and power and assists with temperature control. This is located under section 2.2 AMDCBSPKG:
In section 2.2, the line, "CBS SMU_COMMON 'PROCHOT Control' and 'PROCHOT Deassertion Ramp Time' had no effect. The PROCHOT, or "Processor Hot" function, controls the AMD CPU temperature to safe levels and maintains those levels so that the processor does not overheat. If the processor becomes too hot and surpasses the limitations placed by the company, it is supposed to signal the computer.
Once the computer knows the problem, the processor reduces the temperature by limiting its power to return to a safer level. The Deassertion Ramp Time calculates the time for the processor to boost its power and then return to nominal levels. The above documentation shows that those two functions were not working as intended and that the update will fix the functionality so that it operates at normal levels. Of course, all manufacturers have different levels, so a separate BIOS update for each board and manufacturer has been released, such as the one for ASUS.
All ASUS users with the provided list of motherboards in this article are recommended to update to the newest BIOS.
News Sources: Igor's Lab, 955pro (Twitter), Guru of 3D, g01d3nm4ng0 (Twitter), Overclocker.net
