ASRock Launches Updated BIOS to Address AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Failures; Memory Optimization Suspected as Root Cause

ASRock has just rolled out a new BIOS update, aiming to tackle the rising number of issues plaguing AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. This update could be a lifeline for those whose CPUs are still operational.

Responding swiftly to the troubles faced by Ryzen 7 9800X3D users, ASRock emerged as one of the first to offer a potential solution with their latest BIOS update. While their blog post highlights that the update aims to fix “unexpected boot issues and error codes,” there’s no direct mention of addressing complete CPU failures. This implies ASRock isn’t admitting fault for the out-of-the-box failures reported.

ASRock, a renowned name in motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies, and gaming monitors, has taken notice of numerous user posts on Reddit. These users describe unexpected boot problems and error codes when using ASRock AM5 motherboards with certain AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors.

To improve user experiences, ASRock swiftly launched the 3.20 Beta BIOS for its AM5 series motherboards, focusing on enhancing boot performance with the AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series.

Just yesterday, we reported on several Reddit users encountering sudden shutdowns and failures with their Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs. Some face these issues right at startup, while others experience them days or weeks later, indicating the problem can strike at any moment. It’s worth noting that this isn’t exclusive to one motherboard brand, though ASRock models seem particularly affected.

ASRock Japan recently tweeted, asserting that these CPU issues stem from memory compatibility problems, not defects in the processor architecture itself. As of now, AMD has yet to release an official statement in support of this, leaving some questions unanswered. We recommend that users facing these challenges closely follow the guidance from their motherboard’s manufacturer for potential resolutions.