ASRock A320M/ac

Launch Stability & Compatibility

Initial firmware updates focus on broadening processor support and preparing the platform for modern operating systems. Update v4.00 integrates AGESA Combo-AM4 PI 1.0.0.6 to enable 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen XT series processors. Version v4.20 configures the system for Windows 11 by enabling the firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) by default. To support newer architectures, v7.00 acts as a mandatory bridge BIOS, while v7.10 officially introduces support for Renoir and Vermeer (Ryzen 5000) CPUs, necessitating the removal of legacy Bristol Ridge compatibility.

Feature Maturity & Hardware Support

Mid-cycle updates refine system performance and expand hardware interoperability. Version v7.20 updates the codebase to AGESA Combo V2 PI 1.2.0.7, which adds support for Cezanne processors and resolves intermittent fTPM Stuttering in Windows environments caused by key validation latency. Graphics compatibility is addressed in v7.40, which optimizes the system for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs. Note that these versions implement capsule security measures, preventing firmware downgrades after installation.

Critical Security & Power Management

The latest beta releases prioritize security mitigation and protocol updates. Version L10.08[Beta] upgrades the platform to AGESA 1.2.0.B, mitigating the Inception side-channel vulnerability and patching LogoFAIL image parsing exploits. Subsequent updates include v10.41[Beta], which integrates AGESA 1.2.0.E to address System Management Mode (SMM) vulnerabilities, and v10.43[Beta], which implements AGESA 1.2.0.F to upgrade fTPM firmware for improved stability and anti-cheat compliance.