MSI PRO B760-P II
Specifications
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Chipset: B760
- Socket: LGA1700
- Form Factor: ATX
- DIMM Slots: 4
- Color: Black / Silver
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
Following the initial platform release vA0, version vA1 updates Secure Boot mechanisms and optimizes logic for Intel Application Optimization. Version vA2 enhances memory compatibility and updates the Management Engine to version 16.1.30.2330. Version vA3 improves system stability when operating in CSM mode and updates the code base to support broader processor configurations.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Version vA3 expands Intel Application Optimization support to 12th and 13th Gen processors and integrates Microcode 0x123, which disables CEP on 14th Gen B0 stepping CPUs to optimize performance. Version vA4 patches a critical eTVB algorithm bug via Microcode 0x125 and resolves security vulnerability CVE-2024-36877. To mitigate Vmin Shift Instability, version vA5 implements a hard voltage clamp using Microcode 0x129, while version vA6 integrates Microcode 0x12B to address the root cause of elevated voltage requests during idle states.
Critical Security & Power Management
Version vA7 resolves a critical issue causing DMI UUID loss after clearing CMOS. Version vA81[Beta] introduces Microcode 0x12F to provide advanced mitigation for edge-case voltage drifts and degradation risks. The firmware history concludes with version vA8, which updates the Management Engine to 16.1.38.2676, modifies security settings, and fixes a bug where fan settings would change even when exiting the BIOS without saving.
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