PowerSpec AM5 - AGESA 1.0.0.7b+ (Optional)

PowerSpec_MikeW

Greetings,

The AGESA 1.0.0.7b is showing substantial improvements in memory compatibility and we've been able to push much higher frequencies than previously such as 7200+ in certain configurations with manual overclocking. We're going to work through our AM5 boards and offer optional BIOS updates that include this AGESA firmware for all of our PowerSpec customers. Below we'll list the systems and the current status. If you're looking for a BIOS for a board, please reply and let us know, we can change our priority list.

ASUS Prime X670E-Pro WIFI - G907 - BIOS Passed - 1809

PRIME-X670E-PRO-WIFI-POWERSPEC-1809.zip

1. Press Delete on startup to enter the BIOS.
2. Press F7 for Advance mode.
3. Select Tools from the top menu.
4. Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.
5. Select the BIOS .cap file and confirm the flash.

ASRock X670E Steel Legend - G904/G905/G906 - Passed - X670ESL1.28.MS01

X670ESL1.28.MS01.zip

1. Press Delete on startup to enter the BIOS.
2. Select Tool from the top menu.
3. Select Instant Flash.
4. Select the X670ESL1.28.MS01.ROM file and confirm the flash.

ASUS TUF Gaming X670E PLUS WIFI - G712 - Passed - 1636

TUF-GAMING-X670E-PLUS-WIFI-PowerSpec-1636.zip

1. Press Delete on startup to enter the BIOS.
2. Press F7 for Advance mode.
3. Select Tools from the top menu.
4. Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.
5. Select the BIOS .cap file and confirm the flash.

Note: By default M.2_2 is set to x2 speed by default. You can change this to x4, it will disable SATA ports 5 and 6. This setting is under Advanced - Onboard Device Configuration.

ASRock B650M-C - G514/G713 - Working on BIOS.

B650M_C1.28.MS01.ROM.zip

1. Press Delete on startup to enter the BIOS.
2. Select Tool from the top menu.
3. Select Instant Flash.
4. Select the B560M_C1.28.MS01.ROM file and confirm the flash.

MSI Pro B650-P WIFI - G714 - ETA 11/2. Currently repeating out memory testing. Current BIOS has no issues running 2DPC of the factory RAM on the XMP.

E7D78AZ1.zip

E7D78AZ1.1MC

1. Press Delete on startup to enter the BIOS.
2. Press Control + Alt + T to enter Advanced Flash Mode.
3. Select BIOS E7D78AZ1.1MB
4. Confirm the flash.

ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II - G716 - Restarted qualification on 1654.BIOS passed. Starting memory qualification. Expected release is 9/12.

PRIME-B650M-A-AX-II-PowerSpecsFinal-1654.zip

1. Press Delete on startup to enter the BIOS.
2. Press F7 for Advance mode.
3. Select Tools from the top menu.
4. Select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility.
5. Select the BIOS .cap file and confirm the flash.

Process:

1. We start qualification by testing the system with various stability and certification programs. These tests are also required for us to publish drivers on Windows Update. Typically this takes about a full day to run. We may have to work with the board manufacturer to resolve issues and the process can repeat several times before it's ready. Finally we'll add our customized settings and splash. Customizations can include:
   • Making sure all USB ports are properly mapped (plugging in a flash drive or other USB device registers the device instantly instead of at a delay)
   • The fTPM functionality is working completely (no TPM errors should you wish to use this feature)
   • Features such as Secure Boot function without issue (keys can be loaded and cleared, secure boot context menu functions properly, etc)
   • Making sure power delivery options are set within spec (voltages such as VSOC, VDDP, VDIMMM, CPU Core, etc. are all with safe and stable limits)
2. Second step is memory qualification. We'll need to test each module used on the board in question to verify compatibility with the updated BIOS. It typically takes 2-5 days per memory kit and mostly depends on both the memory capacity and number of available CPU cores for a given PowerSpec model. The more cores, the faster the testing. The more memory, the longer the testing.

We'll work through our list as quickly as possible and post the new BIOS versions here. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Chrissnyder00

My G714 with B650-P is still having stability issues after updating BIOS as instructed here https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/13660/attention-powerspec-g714-potential-instability

Are you going to issue an update based on the latest version of AGESA 1.0.0.7c in the near future? I have to disable XMP just to be able to use the system.

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Chrissnyder00

Currently I'm still working around stability issues on the new 1.0.0.7c firmware with the RAM in this unit, that we did not see with the 1M6 BIOS. It's very near the edge and easily to stabilize. Recommend sticking to 1M6 now. Please load the XMP then increase DRAM Voltage from 1.2V to 1.25V. Lets see if that stabilizes it.

Memtest86, test 7, 8 and 9. Should complete within 2 hours, you'll have a pretty good indication: https://www.memtest86.com/

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Chrissnyder00

Just started testing on a new BIOS with the 1.0.0.8 AGESA. I'll update this thread as testing progresses.

Chrissnyder00

Thanks. For some reason I am unable to manually set both the VDDP and DRAM voltages. BIOS just won’t let me do it. It allows me to set VDDP to manual, but the only option after that is Auto-Adjust which is unable to be turned off. Likewise, DRAM voltage is set and locked  to auto, despite the parent setting being toggled to manual. 

This is my first MSI board, had Asus for a couple decades, so it’s entirely possible the problem is located between the keyboard and the chair. 

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Chrissnyder00

I wouldn't touch VDDP, but to adjust the voltage, just type in the number and it should change.

Chrissnyder00

That seems to have helped, passed tests 7-9. Running the full battery of tests now. 

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Chrissnyder00

It was very close if that stabilized it. The new BIOS with AGESA 1.0.0.8 passed memory testing. I'll probably have that ready next week.

Chrissnyder00

There was a single failure during test 8 in 4 passes of the full battery of tests. Much improved for sure, still had a critical failure during gaming. 

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Chrissnyder00

Closer but still off. No failures are acceptable on Memtest, except for test 13 on non-ECC RAM. I'm going to email you a BIOS update if you'd like to test it.

rudyvarner

My brother just purchased 2 weeks ago a G714 with the 1M6 BIOS. He is plagued by memory instability and blue screens. Is this updated BIOS something that you can have him test as well? If so, please send me the update and I can forward it on to him.

Thanks

PowerSpec_MikeW

@rudyvarner

I won't have access until Monday morning. Suggest trying the beta from MSI here: https://download.msi.com/bos_exe/mb/7D78v192.zip

Our BIOS will be based on this with some fixes. I'll get you a link Monday morning if the new BIOS isn't ready.

rudyvarner

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/comment/52508#Comment_52508

Thank you for the quick response. We will update it tomorrow with the MSI version and post our findings.

rudyvarner

https://community.microcenter.com/discussion/comment/52509#Comment_52509

FYI, We never updated the BIOS to the MSI beta version. We did as you suggested in an earlier comment, to increase the DRAM Voltage from 1.2V to 1.25V. This has fixed all of my brother's problems and is going on day 6 without any issues. Once you have an official BIOS version for us to try, we will continue the testing.

PowerSpec_MikeW

@rudyvarner

Waiting on some USB port mapping fixes from MSI right now, though the BIOS is fine. These fixes are only really relevant for direct I/O mapping with virtual machines. Right now the new BIOS is testing stable in a 4x16GB@DDR5-5600 configuration, which is impressive.

Stunna2023

Any update on the instability issues with the g714? 

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Stunna2023

1MC under the MSI Pro B650-P WIFI - G714. AGESA 1.0.8.0. We're doing 2DPC on the XMP profile with no stability issues.

Stunna2023

@PowerSpec_MikeW how soon do you think you’ll push it through windows update?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Stunna2023

We're not planning to push this one as that'll potentially create issues for customers who don't have the issue. It'll disable XMP. Since the issue is intermittent, we're offering this as a manual update for improved memory compatibility down the road. If you need help flashing, let me know.

Stunna2023

There’s a new bios version for the G714 that was released today. Is it safe for me to go ahead and flash that?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Stunna2023

No harm in trying it. The board has flashback built in if you need to roll back. I have not tested it yet, and keep in mind when you flash the MSI BIOS, your SMBIOS data changes and we no longer manage the drivers that are delivered automatically through windows update.

Junkxxx

@PowerSpec_MikeW

Hi Mike,

I'm having memory instability issues with my g714 (talking hundreds of errors on memtest86)

under the "E7D78AZ1.1MC" above it says to select BIOS E7D78AZ1.1MB

is that correct, 1MB, not 1MC?

and do i want XMP on or off, with that? i'm assuming ENABLED on profile 1 ?

thank you for your time

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Junkxxx

Both 1MB and 1MC are in the package. I'll remove 1MB. It had a minor typo in the SMBIOS data that wouldn't have any negative effects. Either will work.

XMP on, Profile 1.

eeeeyuke

Deleted.  Wrong thread.

eeeeyuke

Want to verify that the 1MC BIOS update for MSI motherboard on G714 resolved my hanging on restart issue.  Am I to understand that the 5600 RAM on board can be overclocked?  Is there a link with instructions and settings?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@eeeeyuke

JEDEC is 4800 on that RAM. The EXPO profile is 5600 and that's what you should load. You'll want to load the EXPO Profile from the XMP menu after flashing as it will reset and you should be good to go.

eeeeyuke

MikeW, thank you.  This is my first gaming PC, but the 2 past BIOS updates and your RAM profile advice has helped a ton.  Back to 5600 with EXPO profile.  Appreciate your responses. 

PowerSpec_MikeW

@eeeeyuke

Glad the system is working normally. Let us know if you run into any other issues with it.

Junkxxx

@PowerSpec_MikeW

Hey Mike -

reading the last couple comments on the thread here from @eeeeyuke ^

G714

I'm on BIOS v1MC with the A-XMP Profile 1 selected

(screenshot attached)

is that correct? or how do I know if i'm on the EXPO profile specifically?

I'm dealing with frequent crashes while gaming.

thank you for your time

IMG_0549.jpg

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Junkxxx

CPU-Z: https://download.cpuid.com/cpu-z/cpu-z_2.08-en.exe

Task manager will show you frequency, but CPU-Z on the memory tab will show you that the timings are correct.

Junkxxx

@PowerSpec_MikeW

appreciate your help, Mike

CPU-Z is showing DRAM frequency as ~2800MHz, so that seems all good.

I just purchased & ran the Karhu RAM test and I'm getting errors almost immediately...

are there any other specific tests I could run to help isolate the issue here, or could they just be faulty sticks?

again, thank you for your help.