ASRock, BIOSTAR, and MSI Usher in AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Support with New AGESA Update for AM5 Motherboards

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AGESA 1.2.0.0.a Patch A, a new BIOS update that ushers in support for AMD’s Ryzen 9000 Series processors, is now available for ASRock, BIOSTAR, and MSI motherboards, the companies have announced. The Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9500X are available beginning today for $359 and $279 SEP, respectively.

BIOSTAR’s support list includes:

  • VALKYRIE: X870E VALKYRIE
  • VALKYRIE: X670E VALKYRIE
  • RACING: RACING B650EGTQ
  • SILVER: B650M-SILVER
  • Standard: B650MP-E PRO
  • Standard: B650MT-E PRO
  • Standard: B650MXC PRO
  • Standard: B650MT
  • Standard: B650MS2-E
  • Standard: A620MP-E PRO
  • Standard: A620MT
  • Standard: A620MS
  • Standard: A620MH AURORA

The word from BIOSTAR:

Incorporating the latest AMD AGESA 1.2.0.0.a Patch A BIOS update on BIOSTAR official website, BIOSTAR AM5 series motherboards consisting of X870E, X670E, B650E, B650, A620, and A620A are now primed and ready to unleash the full potential of AMD’s ZEN 5 processors with superior stability.

The word from ASRock:

ASRock has released the AGESA 1.2.0.0a patch A BIOS update for its AM5 motherboards, enhancing compatibility and performance for AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.

The update is available for ASRock’s AM5 motherboard lineup, including models with X670E, B650E, B650, and A620 chipsets. This new BIOS version allows users to fully leverage the capabilities of the Ryzen 9000 series processors, providing improved system performance and stability.

Users can easily download and install the update from the ASRock official website or use features like BIOS Flashback and Instant Flash. ASRock recommends updating to the latest BIOS version to ensure optimal system compatibility and performance for AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.

The word from MSI:

…AMD 600 Series motherboards and Ryzen 9000 Series processors can seamlessly integrate by updating to the latest BIOS, which is readily available on MSI’s product support page. MSI 600 Series motherboards should also be updated to BIOS AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.0a Patch A to ensure full compatibility and optimal performance.

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