MSI PRO B650M-P
Specifications
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Chipset: B650
- Socket: AM5
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- DIMM Slots: 4
- Color: Black / Silver
BIOS Update Status
- AGESA 1.2.0.3C
Improves high-density memory compatibility, allowing stable operation of 4x DIMM configurations and 256GB total capacity.
- AGESA 1.2.7.0
Major enablement patch for next-generation 2026 processors; updates the PSP firmware and improves USB compatibility.
- AGESA 1.3.0.0
Preliminary support for the next major AM5 architecture revision; includes significant security hardening and memory training overhauls.
Latest BIOS Version
- AGESA PI 1.2.0.3g updated. - Improved compatibility of the Ryzen 8000 series CPU. - Multiple OC solutions implemented.
BIOS Release Notes Analysis
Launch Stability & Compatibility
Initial firmware revisions prioritize electrical safety and memory training stability for the AM5 platform. Version v11 integrates AGESA 1.0.0.7a to enforce a hard cap on SoC voltage, preventing physical damage to Ryzen 7000X3D series processors. Memory compatibility is significantly expanded in v12, which utilizes AGESA 1.0.0.7c to stabilize high-speed DDR5 modules and resolve S3 sleep state resume failures. Support for high-density memory configurations reaches 256GB in v161[Beta] via AGESA 1.1.0.1, while v19 resolves critical DMI data loss issues during CPU replacements. Further refinements in v1G optimize 2DPC 1R capabilities and enable support for 64GBx4 DRAM configurations.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Architectural support evolves from Ryzen 8000 enablement in v141[Beta] (AGESA 1.0.8.0) to full Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" compatibility in v18 (AGESA 1.1.7.0). Performance tuning for Zen 5 is introduced in v1B, enabling Curve Shaper and Curve Optimizer alongside AGESA 1.2.0.0a. Subsequent optimizations in v1C (AGESA 1.2.0.2) reduce inter-core latency, while v1D2[Beta] introduces X3D Gaming Mode and Latency Killer to optimize thread scheduling via AGESA 1.2.0.2b. Support for Ryzen 9000X3D processors is finalized in v1E1[Beta] with AGESA 1.2.0.3a, which also improves single-rank memory compatibility in 2DPC configurations.
Critical Security & Power Management
Security hardening addresses multiple high-severity vulnerabilities throughout the lifecycle. Version v161[Beta] patches LogoFAIL (AGESA 1.1.0.1), preventing malicious boot execution, while v1C2[Beta] integrates AGESA 1.2.0.1 to mitigate the Sinkclose SMM escalation vulnerability and introduces a "TDP to 105W" performance mode. Specific patches include the resolution of CVE-2024-36877 in v1B and TPM vulnerabilities in v1G (AGESA 1.2.0.3e). The update roadmap concludes with v1H4[Beta] (AGESA 1.2.0.3g), which implements multiple overclocking solutions and finalizes compatibility for Ryzen 8000 series CPUs.
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