ASRock has rolled out a new BIOS update aimed at tackling the growing issue of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU malfunctions, potentially providing a lifeline to users whose processors have not yet failed.
When it comes to addressing the crashes that have plagued AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs, ASRock seems to have taken the lead. Among various motherboard manufacturers, they have swiftly introduced a BIOS update for affected models. However, ASRock’s latest blog post notes that this BIOS version is designed to address “unexpected boot issues and error codes,” without directly addressing the CPU failures. This wording suggests ASRock may not see itself as at fault for those instances where the CPU arrives dead on arrival (DOA).
ASRock, a prominent player in the world of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies, and gaming monitors, has picked up on discussions occurring on Reddit. Users were reporting unexpected boot issues and error codes with ASRock AM5 motherboards connected to a small fraction of AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors. In response to enhance user satisfaction, ASRock has quickly released the 3.20 Beta BIOS for its AM5 series motherboards, aiming to improve boot experiences with the AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.
For those of you who might not be up to date, there have been numerous accounts from Redditors about sudden crashes and failures with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs. Some users encounter these problems immediately when first booting up their systems, while others face them after a few days or even weeks. This indicates that the issue might arise at any given time. Interestingly, this isn’t confined to a single motherboard manufacturer, though ASRock models reportedly see this problem more frequently.
ASRock Japan has weighed in, asserting that these CPU failures are linked to memory compatibility issues rather than the architecture itself being faulty. However, since AMD has yet to issue an official statement on this, uncertainty still looms. We recommend that if you’re experiencing this issue, you stick to the guidelines provided by your motherboard manufacturer.
