MSI A320M PRO-VH
Specifications
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Chipset: A320
- Socket: AM4
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- DIMM Slots: 2
- Color: Brown / Black
Latest BIOS Version
- AGESA ComboAm4v2PI 1.2.0.F update. - Improved security by updating TPM firmware for better game compatibility. Attention: If you have enabled the BitLocker function, please back up your BitLocker recovery key before performing the BIOS update. Failure to do so may result in permanent inability to log in to the operating system after the update is completed.
BIOS Release Notes Analysis
Launch Stability & Compatibility
Following the platform launch in version v10, update v12 integrates AGESA 1.0.0.3abba to resolve Boost Clock frequency scaling issues, ensuring Ryzen 3000 series processors achieve advertised single-core speeds. Version v13 updates the SMU to v46.54 via AGESA 1.0.0.4 Patch B, which accelerates system boot times and resolves compatibility conflicts with PCIe devices. Firmware v14 finalizes the legacy codebase with AGESA 1.0.0.6, stabilizing support for Ryzen 1000 and 2000 series architectures, while v15 expands board-level hardware support to accommodate updated audio chipsets.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
The transition to the ComboV2 codebase in versions v19 and v1A introduces AGESA 1.2.0.7, which permanently resolves intermittent fTPM Stuttering caused by trusted platform module latency in Windows environments. These updates also modify default Secure Boot parameters to align with Windows 11 deployment requirements. To accommodate the expanded microcode database required for newer processors, support for legacy AMD Bristol Ridge APUs is removed starting with version v19.
Critical Security & Power Management
Recent development focuses on mitigating high-severity vulnerabilities and modernizing security protocols. Versions v1B2[Beta] and v1B3[Beta] implement AGESA 1.2.0.Cc to patch the Sinkclose SMM Lock Bypass vulnerability, preventing ring-0 privilege escalation attacks. The latest update, v1B5[Beta], advances the platform to AGESA 1.2.0.F, upgrading the fTPM firmware to enhance compatibility with modern anti-cheat systems and Windows security features.
ℹ️AI-synthesized summary derived from official changelogs and verified microcode specifications. Always verify with the manufacturer.