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

[Alexandrus]

How 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.

 

[Dr. Dro]

How 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

 

[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.

 

[chrcoluk]

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.

 

[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?

 

[Dr. Dro]

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.

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.

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?

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.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

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?

Have a look here-
https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/intel...ility-reports-on-intel-core-13th/td-p/1030853
or here-
https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/intel-700-600-series/raptorlake-resources/td-p/907811/page/53

 

[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?

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?

 

[AlirezaGhanbari]

Have a look here-
https://rog-forum.asus.com/t5/intel...ility-reports-on-intel-core-13th/td-p/1030853
or here-
https://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

PRIME Z790-P WIFI D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

www.asus.com

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

 

[Robin Seina]

Beware, those are BETA BIOSs, support is "as is" and you also void your warranty.

 

[LittleBro]

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

PRIME Z790-P WIFI D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

www.asus.com

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.

 

[Dr. Dro]

Beware, 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.

 

[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

 

[LittleBro]

So, no updates regarding microcode 129 will go through OS updates:

Microcode (0x129) Update for Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors

*9/25/24 - Please go to the following link for the latest updates: Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processor Vmin Instability Issue Root Cause* Intel is currently distributing to its OEM/ODM partners a new microcode patch (0x129) for its Intel Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors which...

community.intel.com

 

[Dr. Dro]

So, no updates regarding microcode 129 will go through OS updates:

Microcode (0x129) Update for Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processors

*9/25/24 - Please go to the following link for the latest updates: Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen Desktop Processor Vmin Instability Issue Root Cause* Intel is currently distributing to its OEM/ODM partners a new microcode patch (0x129) for its Intel Core 13th/14th Gen desktop processors which...

community.intel.com

It (and posterior updates) should eventually make it, but I'm fairly sure that for optimal application of the voltage curve enhancements, it must be applied during CPU init stage. We'll see.

 

[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.

 

[shk021051]

ASUS just removed the beta label from the 0x129 BIOS-es.

z690 still has beta tag maybe just z700 series are out of beta

 

[MikeSnow]

z690 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.

 

[Super Firm Tofu]

ASUS just removed the beta label from the 0x129 BIOS-es.

Apex Encore still listed as beta for me.

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.

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.

 

[Dr. Dro]

z690 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.

 

[shk021051]

On 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

 

[Dr. Dro]

i 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

 

[Super Firm Tofu]

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

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.

 

[Dr. Dro]

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.

Doesn't surprise me, works on my machine™