Asus and MSI release BIOS updates for Intel’s Raptor Lake processors

In order to fix the instability problems experienced in Intel’s 13th and 14th generation Raptor Lake desktop processors, Asus and MSI announced new beta BIOS updates on Friday. These published BIOS updates aim to provide solutions to stability problems in Raptor Lake processors by updating Intel’s processor microcode. However, it was announced that these updates cannot repair already damaged processors.

Although Intel’s Raptor Lake series processors were launched with the claim of offering high performance, some users experienced serious stability problems, especially earlier this year. These problems manifested themselves primarily in unexpected crashes caused by overvoltage. After long investigations by Intel, it was concluded that this problem may cause a hardware malfunction and the damaged processors should be replaced. This process had a negative impact on Intel’s brand image and created uneasiness among customers.

Solving Problems with BIOS Updates

Asus released beta BIOS updates for various motherboard models with the Z790 chipset via the ROG forums. These updates are expected to appear on Asus’ official support pages within a few days. MSI, on the other hand, shared BIOS updates for Z790 motherboards with users directly on the support pages of the motherboard models. These updates will be available for the following motherboard models:

• ME Z790 GOODLIKE
• ME Z790 GOOD LUCK MAX
• MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI
• MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
• MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
• PRO Z790-A WIFI
• PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4
• PRO Z790-P WIFI
• PRO Z790-P
• PRO Z790-S WIFI
• MEG Z790 ACE MAX
• MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II
• MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI

It was stated that these BIOS updates aim to prevent instability caused by high voltage problems and to prevent long-term damage to the processors. These updates provided by motherboard manufacturers can contribute to more stable operation of users’ systems.

Intel stated that these BIOS updates will increase the stability of the processors without causing performance loss. These updates, especially for the 13th and 14th generation Raptor Lake processors, aim to provide users with a safer working environment on their devices.

Things users should pay attention to

To minimize problems with Raptor Lake processors, users are recommended to update their BIOS as soon as possible. If the motherboard used is not Asus or MSI, it is still important for users to install the latest BIOS version available. This allows for updates such as power delivery profiles that can reduce the risk of damage to processors.

When updating BIOS, users especially need to ensure that their power profiles are configured correctly. Asus’ latest BIOS updates are designed to use Intel’s recommended settings by default. This can especially help protect Raptor Lake processors from overload.

Additionally, Intel announced that it has extended the warranty period for 13th and 14th generation processors by two years. This warranty extension was passed on to consumers by many PC manufacturers. Users can take the necessary steps by checking whether their devices are covered by this warranty.