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ASUS Releases Microcode Update to Address Intel 14th Gen and 13th Gen Stability Issues

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ASUS today became the first motherboard vendor to release UEFI firmware updates that encapsulate the latest 126 microcode update by Intel. This microcode update is Intel's response to the stability issues plaguing 14th Gen and 13th Gen Core desktop processors based on the "Raptor Lake" or "Raptor Lake Refresh" silicon, which was caused by an improper implementation of the on-die power management, which caused high voltages to run through the silicon, causing their physical degradation over time. If you are already experiencing stability issues, you should be able to claim an RMA or service under warranty, since your processor has already degraded. If, however, your processor is new, and is stable with all kinds of workloads, including games and compute-heavy productivity, then this UEFI firmware update is crucial in preventing its degradation, as it corrects the issue. Safedisk, a professional overclocker associated with ASUS, posted a list of ASUS ROG and ProArt motherboard models based on the Intel Z790 chipset, with links to their firmware update files. It stands to reason that the company is releasing these updates across its other product lines, such as TUF Gaming and Prime.

You can find the list here.

If you don't find your motherboard model in that list, keep checking the Support section of your motherboard's product page on the ASUS website, you'll either find it there, or one of these days the company will put it up. This aligns with Intel's timeline of a mid-August release for the microcode update.

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48 Comments on ASUS Releases Microcode Update to Address Intel 14th Gen and 13th Gen Stability Issues

#26
Dr. Dro
AlexandrusHow is it even so hard to read the very link provided ?
Article, let's call it that, says "that encapsulate the latest 126 microcode update by Intel" yet the freaking link clearly states :
01. Update microcode to 129 for Intel instability issue
02. Improve system performance

The level of so called journalism when not even being able to read and double check the info posted is awful.
It's just a typo I guess. 6 and 9 are next to one another in the numpad. 129 is the correct one

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#27
Qwerty101
Who will buy these?

Gaming? Buy 7800x3d.
Single threaded use? 9700x or in a week 9950x.
General multithreaded productivity 9950x.

Serious workstation? Threadripper.

Why will I buy intel for anything? Where does intel offer a superior product?

Personally I am looking to upgrade my Mac Studio M2 Max to M4 Ultra 512GB.

The only x86 alternative I am considering is Threadripper or an Epyc 6TB server as a PC in a closet.
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#28
chrcoluk
Chrispy_I think I get what you mean - No loss of performance if you're on a weak cooler and were throttling beforehand?
How many people who knowingly bought the ultra power-hungry 13th/14th gen are capping their performance with cheap coolers though?
I worded it badly, I think I meant a potential performance boost if you was hitting temp or power limits prior.

Its my speculation at this point as I dont have the microcode and just going on what has been said about the voltage changes.
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#29
AlirezaGhanbari
Hi, i have Asus Z790 Prime D4 WIFI but the latest Update Bios for it is x125, is asus gonna release the Update for all prime versions as well too?
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#30
Dr. Dro
Qwerty101Who will buy these?

Gaming? Buy 7800x3d.
Single threaded use? 9700x or in a week 9950x.
General multithreaded productivity 9950x.

Serious workstation? Threadripper.

Why will I buy intel for anything? Where does intel offer a superior product?

Personally I am looking to upgrade my Mac Studio M2 Max to M4 Ultra 512GB.

The only x86 alternative I am considering is Threadripper or an Epyc 6TB server as a PC in a closet.
This is a maintenance update for people who already own a Raptor Lake platform. Regardless, it still has its merits and will outperform Zen 5 in a large variety of benchmarks, as you've seen in the reviews.
AlirezaGhanbariHi, i have Asus Z790 Prime D4 WIFI but the latest Update Bios for it is x125, is asus gonna release the Update for all prime versions as well too?
Yes, they will be updated but the Prime series are low end boards and they'll be among the last to receive the updates. Check weekly at ASUS' site for your motherboard for the next month or two and it'll pop out there.
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#32
AlirezaGhanbari
AlirezaGhanbariHi, i have Asus Z790 Prime D4 WIFI but the latest Update Bios for it is x125, is asus gonna release the Update for all prime versions as well too?
I have an i5 13400F and I don't know if it's cooked or not because before updating my bios to the latest version my Max CPU Clock Speed at 100% Was 3.88Ghz and now it Drops from it after 10 sec, I checked the CPU Watt and it Drops from 90W to 60W, From 3.88Ghz to 3.33Ghz or something around this number. Do you know if this is normal? because I have 240MM DeepCool Cooler for it and my CPU Won't go over 70c. Why should it do that?
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#33
AlirezaGhanbari
FoulOnWhiteHave a look here-
rog-forum.asus.com/t5/intel-700-600-series/intel-july-2024-update-on-instability-reports-on-intel-core-13th/td-p/1030853
or here-
rog-forum.asus.com/t5/intel-700-600-series/raptorlake-resources/td-p/907811/page/53
Hi, I check the second link but is this safe? i can see my motherboard bios update but how does it not be in the official page of the Support of this product
www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-z790-p-wifi-d4/
but some random DropBox file have it?

I'm a little bit worry can you help me with this.

one more thing. I'm now on the latest version of my bios, should I do the step 1 - 2 or it doesn't be needed
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#34
Robin Seina
Beware, those are BETA BIOSs, support is "as is" and you also void your warranty.
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#35
LittleBro
AlirezaGhanbariHi, I check the second link but is this safe? i can see my motherboard bios update but how does it not be in the official page of the Support of this product
www.asus.com/motherboards-components/motherboards/prime/prime-z790-p-wifi-d4/
but some random DropBox file have it?

I'm a little bit worry can you help me with this.

one more thing. I'm now on the latest version of my bios, should I do the step 1 - 2 or it doesn't be needed
Good point. I was also thinking about why did ASUS not release those BIOSes through the official channel. They are betas, but even betas are being released through per-motherboard support pages. Using google drive or drop box (or other 3rd party storage solution) is kind of strange. This is potentially a great opportunity for someone to purposely break a lot of motherboards. Personally, I'd wait for a new BIOS to appear in an official channel and then flash it into the MB.
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#36
Dr. Dro
Robin SeinaBeware, those are BETA BIOSs, support is "as is" and you also void your warranty.
Flashing a beta BIOS does not void warranty. This has been already debunked and clarified. Regardless, at least for the motherboard I own, there are no bugs. It seems to be the same as the existing BIOS, just the microcode block was updated.
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#37
FoulOnWhite
I have used bios from them links before with no problems, there are some very knowledgeable people there including Shamino who is a mod
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#40
MikeSnow
ASUS just removed the beta label from the 0x129 BIOS-es.

Later edit: Not for all motherboards unfortunately. In my case, for the ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI, it's no longer beta. But for ROG STRIX Z690-A GAMING WIFI D4 for example it still is labeled as beta.
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#41
shk021051
MikeSnowASUS just removed the beta label from the 0x129 BIOS-es.
z690 still has beta tag maybe just z700 series are out of beta
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#42
MikeSnow
shk021051z690 still has beta tag maybe just z700 series are out of beta
Yeah, sorry, I checked only for my motherboard (ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI) and I assumed the others have been updated as well. My bad.
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#43
Super Firm Tofu
MikeSnowASUS just removed the beta label from the 0x129 BIOS-es.
Apex Encore still listed as beta for me.
MikeSnowYeah, sorry, I checked only for my motherboard (ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI) and I assumed the others have been updated as well. My bad.
No worries. I just got all excited because although I haven’t had any issues, I don’t like running beta bios’ and was all ready to update. :laugh:
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#44
Dr. Dro
shk021051z690 still has beta tag maybe just z700 series are out of beta
On ASUS site the Apex Encore BIOS is still tagged as Beta as well. Not that it matters, it's safe to flash.
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#45
shk021051
Dr. DroOn ASUS site the Apex Encore BIOS is still tagged as Beta as well. Not that it matters, it's safe to flash.
i don't want to take any risk
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#46
Dr. Dro
shk021051i don't want to take any risk
There is no risk, trust me I don't want to brick my $800 motherboard either. These are labeled beta just out of an abundance of caution
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#47
Super Firm Tofu
Dr. DroThere is no risk, trust me I don't want to brick my $800 motherboard either. These are labeled beta just out of an abundance of caution
It’s not usually about bricking, it’s about bugs. My GB AM5 board has joke-level beta versions. Things missing or simply not working, etc.

The point is now moot though as 1503 for the Apex is no longer listed as beta.
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#48
Dr. Dro
Super Firm TofuIt’s not usually about bricking, it’s about bugs. My GB AM5 board has joke-level beta versions. Things missing or simply not working, etc.

The point is now moot though as 1503 for the Apex is no longer listed as beta.
Doesn't surprise me, works on my machine™
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