ASUS Announces Support for Next-Gen AMD APUs in AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS for AM5 800-Series Motherboards

ASUS is preparing to support the latest generation of AMD Ryzen APUs with its AM5 800-series motherboards through an updated AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS firmware.

Next-Gen AMD Ryzen APUs: ASUS Optimizes Support with AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS

The recent developments in AMD’s upcoming Ryzen APU lineup have generated excitement within the tech community. The newly introduced AGESA 1.2.7.0 firmware includes enhanced compatibility with the anticipated Ryzen APUs, presumably from the Strix and Krackan families. While AMD has yet to unveil these chips officially, motherboard manufacturers are proactively ensuring their boards can support the new chipsets effectively.

Previously, support for the next-generation AM5 APU family was initiated through earlier BIOS iterations such as AGESA 1.2.0.3 and its subsequent patches. The latest BIOS version promises improved capabilities.

AM5 SMU Checker v0.9 changelog screen shows various combo AM5PI versions and corresponding CPU series data. — New AGESA BIOS 1.2.7.0 will support Krackan Point APUs

Currently, the ASUS AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS is categorized as BETA, while the official versions are still running on the AGESA 1.2.0.3g firmware. The BETA BIOS introduces several noteworthy changes:

Updated to AGESA ComboAM5
Added support for new APUs
Performance enhancements for the system

While we anticipate AMD and its partners to launch a more refined and official BIOS upon the release of the next-gen Ryzen AM5 APUs, users eager to access early support can download the appropriate firmware for their respective motherboards from the links provided below:

ASUS X870 Series:

ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO BTF BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG CROSSHAIR X870E APEX BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG CROSSHAIR X870E EXTREME BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI S BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 HATSUNE MIKU EDITION BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870E-H GAMING WIFI7 S HATSUNE MIKU EDITION BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870-F GAMING WIFI BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870-H GAMING WIFI7 S BETA BIOS 1801 Download
ROG STRIX X870-I GAMING WIFI BETA BIOS 1301 Download
TUF GAMING X870E-PLUS WIFI7 BETA BIOS 1801 Download
TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI BETA BIOS 1301 Download
PROART X870E CREATOR WIFI BETA BIOS 1801 Download

ASUS B850 Series:

ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI Beta BIOS 1301 Download
ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI S Beta BIOS 1301 Download
ROG STRIX B850-E GAMING WIFI Beta BIOS 1301 Download
ROG STRIX B850-F GAMING WIFI Beta BIOS 1301 Download
ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI Beta BIOS 1301 Download
ROG STRIX B850-G GAMING WIFI S Beta BIOS 1301 Download
ROG STRIX B850-I GAMING WIFI Beta BIOS 1301 Download
TUF GAMING B850-PLUS WIFI Beta BIOS 1301 Download
TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS Beta BIOS 1301 Download
TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS WIFI Beta BIOS 1301 Download
B850M AYW GAMING OC WIFI7 W Beta BIOS 1301 Download

The upcoming Ryzen APUs for the AM5 socket, tentatively named the Ryzen 9000G series, are poised to replace the aging Ryzen 8000G series. These new processors are expected to feature advanced Zen 5 architecture along with RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, delivering a substantial performance boost over their predecessors, the Hawk Point series. Additionally, advancements in NPU capabilities, anticipated to reach between 50-55 TOPS, make these APUs particularly appealing for mainstream PC builders looking to harness enhanced graphics and processing functionalities.

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