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

ASRock has stepped up to tackle the recent wave of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU failures with a fresh BIOS update. There’s hope this might resolve the headaches for those whose processors are still going strong despite the hiccups.

### ASRock Takes Swift Action on AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Glitches with New BIOS Update

Finally, some action on the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU front! Among motherboard producers, ASRock has been particularly quick on the trigger, issuing a new BIOS update to address the woes plaguing these CPUs. In their announcement, ASRock mentions that the update aims to tackle “unexpected boot issues and error codes.” However, they conspicuously shy away from addressing the CPU failures directly, hinting they might not be accepting responsibility for any dead-on-arrival situations.

ASRock, a major player in the world of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, power supplies, and gaming monitors, has been keeping an eye on discussions popping up on Reddit. Users are complaining about boot problems and mysterious error codes when using their ASRock AM5 motherboards paired with certain AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors. To enhance user experience and smooth out these bumps, ASRock wasted no time rolling out the latest 3.20 Beta BIOS for its AM5 series boards to nip those boot issues in the bud.

For anyone who’s been living under a rock, we previously covered reports from Reddit where several gamers are running into sudden crashes and failures with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs. Some of these folks experience trouble right from the first boot, while others report it after days or weeks of use, showing that this issue can strike at any moment. It’s also noteworthy that the problem isn’t limited to a single motherboard brand, though ASRock boards are reportedly more frequently involved.

In a tweet from ASRock Japan, they attribute these CPU problems to memory compatibility issues rather than flaws within the CPU architecture itself. Nevertheless, without an official statement from AMD, uncertainties linger. For now, we recommend following the advice provided by your motherboard’s manufacturer if you’re grappling with this problem.