Gigabyte Confirms Ryzen 9000 Support with Latest AGESA 1.2.0.0A Firmware

Gigabyte Confirms Ryzen 9000 Support with Latest AGESA 1.2.0.0A Firmware

Gigabyte has officially confirmed support for the upcoming Ryzen 9000 series on its AM5-based motherboards, thanks to the latest AGESA 1.2.0.0A firmware update. This announcement brings both good and bad news for AMD enthusiasts.

No 800-Series Motherboards Yet

The bad news is that the highly anticipated 800-series motherboards are not yet available and are unlikely to be released alongside the Ryzen 9000 series. AMD has delayed the release by a week or two, depending on the SKU, with the 800-series boards expected to arrive by mid-September at the earliest.

600-Series Motherboards Get a Boost

On the bright side, existing 600-series motherboards will support all the launch features promised for Zen5 desktop CPUs. This support is currently provided through a beta BIOS, as AMD has not yet released the final BIOS for the Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” Zen5 desktop processors.

Key Features of AGESA 1.2.0.0A

The AGESA 1.2.0.0A firmware, currently in beta, introduces several new features:

  • Curve Shaper: A new undervolting feature.
  • Memory Overclocking on the Fly: Allows memory overclocking without restarts.
  • Memory Optimized Performance Profiles: Enables higher EXPO speeds.

Availability of Beta BIOS

While not all motherboards have the necessary beta BIOS available, the majority now support AGESA 1.2.0.0A. However, there is no sign yet of AGESA 1.2.0.1, which is expected to be the first non-beta release.

AGESA Versions Overview

  • AGESA 1.1.7.0 Patch A (Release): Released in late May, this version enables boot compatibility with AMD Ryzen 9000 processors across the X670, B650, and A620 motherboards lineup.
  • AGESA 1.2.0.0A Patch A (Beta): Currently available on the official website, this beta BIOS optimizes performance for AMD Ryzen 9000 processors.
  • AGESA 1.2.0.1 (Unreleased): Expected to be the first non-beta release based on 1.2.0.0A.

For more detailed information and links to the necessary BIOS updates for ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock motherboards, refer to the HardwareLuxx threads. If you’re not in a rush to buy the Ryzen 9000, it might be wise to wait for the new firmware.