MSI has just sent out a big new BIOS update for its AM5 motherboards. It hits the new 800-series and the old 600-series chipsets too. This update, drawn from AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.3e, makes memory work better and gets systems set for a new AMD chip.
A big point in this update is better help for big memory set ups. MSI says now all four DIMM slots can hold 64GB memory parts, making a total of 256GB of RAM.
MSI also talks about more stable use when pushing these big memory setups harder. They say systems can keep steady at 6000 MT/s speeds, and sometimes reach 6400 MT/s with 256GB in them. This fine-tuning helps DRAM from big names like Micron, Hynix, and Samsung.
To show this, MSI gave examples of systems running smooth with 256GB of RAM. One had a Ryzen 7 9800X3D on a MAG B850M MORTAR Wi-Fi board, dealing with 256GB at a swift 6400 MT/s with CL36 times. This hints that top boards might do even better.
The BIOS update also makes way for a new AMD CPU. MSI didn't say which one, but many think it's the next AMD Ryzen 7 9700F. This chip might be part of AMD's 9000F line, which are known for not having built-in graphics. The update could also help set up future Ryzen 9000G chips, which do have graphics in them.
This AGESA Combo PI-1.2.0.3e BIOS update is out for many MSI AM5 boards, even basic ones like those with the A620 chipset. Users can get the newest BIOS from MSI's site for their board type.
