MSI PRO H610M-G II
Specifications
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Chipset: H610
- Socket: LGA1700
- Form Factor: Micro ATX
- DIMM Slots: 2
- 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 the initial release v10, establishing baseline platform functionality. Subsequent update v11 improves legacy environment stability by resolving issues during CSM mode transitions. This version also integrates Microcode 0x123, which optimizes performance by disabling CEP functions on 14th Gen B0 stepping processors and extends support for Intel Application Optimization (APO) to 12th and 13th Gen Core architectures.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
Addressing critical processor stability, version v131[Beta] and the stable release v13 implement Microcode 0x129, which enforces a hard voltage clamp at 1.55V to prevent physical degradation. Version v14 incorporates Microcode 0x12B, addressing the root cause of Vmin Shift Instability by mitigating elevated voltage requests during idle and light-load states. Maintenance update v15 resolves a specific bug causing DMI UUID loss after clearing CMOS and applies Microcode 0x12C for interim security and stability improvements.
Critical Security & Power Management
Version v16 integrates Microcode 0x12F, providing advanced mitigation for Vmin Shift Instability to counter edge-case voltage drifts and "Always On" degradation risks not fully resolved by previous patches. The most recent update, v17, upgrades the Management Engine to version 16.1.38.2676 and modifies core security settings. Additionally, v17 corrects a user interface logic error where fan configuration changes were inadvertently applied or reverted when exiting the BIOS setup without saving.
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