MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Specifications
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Chipset: Z790
- Socket: LGA1700
- Form Factor: ATX
- DIMM Slots: 4
- Color: Black
BIOS Update Status
- Microcode 0x129
Microcode update 0x129 addresses an issue where the processor may request high voltages, potentially leading to accelerated degradation.
- Microcode 0x12B
Microcode update 0x12B addresses elevated voltage requests by the processor during idle and/or light activity periods (includes 0x129).
- Microcode 0x12F
Microcode update 0x12F to further address processor degradation on systems with light activity.
Latest BIOS Version
– Modify security setting. – Fix Fan setting will be changed after selecting exit without saving. – Update ME FW v16.1.38.2676 - ME Firmware ver: ME_16.1.38.2676 (download) - ME Firmware update SOP
BIOS Release Notes Analysis
Launch Stability & Compatibility
The firmware lifecycle began with vH0, followed by immediate memory training improvements in vH1 and vH2, which also introduced exFAT file system support. vH4 modified Secure Boot mechanisms and M-Flash hotkey rules to streamline system management. vH6 integrated the MSI Driver Utility Installer and refined Memory Try It! auto-rules to enhance DDR5 signaling and SATA device compatibility.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Support for 14th Gen processors was established in vH8, which also resolved specific "UNSUPPORTED PROCESSOR" BSODs. vH9 optimized Intel Application Optimization (APO) and enabled P-core performance beyond 6GHz for i9 CPUs. Version vHB2[Beta] expanded DDR5 capacity support to 256GB and integrated Microcode 0x123 to mitigate CEP-induced throttling on B0 stepping CPUs. vHB3[Beta] added support for the i9-14900KS, while vHB extended APO support to 12th/13th Gen cores and addressed system stability in CSM mode.
Critical Security & Power Management
Addressing platform reliability, vHC2[Beta] enforced Intel Default Settings to standardize power limits. vHC3[Beta] and vHC integrated Microcode 0x125 to fix eTVB algorithm errors causing unsafe frequency boosts, alongside patches for CVE-2024-36877. vHD implemented Microcode 0x129 to clamp voltage requests at 1.55V. The root cause of Vmin Shift Instability was resolved in vHE via Microcode 0x12B. Advanced mitigations for voltage drift were applied in vHH1[Beta] with Microcode 0x12F. Finally, vHG fixed DMI UUID loss issues during CMOS clears, and vHH updated the ME Firmware to v16.1.38.2676.
ℹ️AI-synthesized summary derived from official changelogs and verified microcode specifications. Always verify with the manufacturer.