MSI X470 GAMING PLUS

Launch Stability & Compatibility

Initial firmware releases focus on stabilizing the X470 platform for Summit Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge architectures. Versions vA1 through vA3 resolve hardware conflicts involving M.2 storage, PCIe RAID cards, and USB peripherals, while also improving Intel Wi-Fi stability on Raven Ridge APUs. Update vA5 integrates AGESA 1.0.0.6, the mature firmware baseline for Ryzen 1000/2000 series processors, which enables SATA hotplug functionality and finalizes memory training algorithms. Subsequent updates vA6 and vA7 further refine compatibility for Raven Ridge CPUs prior to the introduction of the Zen 2 architecture.

Feature Maturity & Hardware Support

Support for Ryzen 3000 series (Matisse) processors is established in vAA via ComboPI 1.0.0.3, which also transitions the BIOS UI to the GSE-Lite interface. Update vAF implements AGESA 1.0.0.3abba to resolve processor frequency scaling behaviors, ensuring CPUs correctly reach advertised single-core boost clocks. System boot times and PCIe device interoperability are optimized in vAG with the deployment of AGESA 1.0.0.4 Patch B. Version vAH updates the codebase to ComboAm4PI 1.0.0.6, specifically resolving HDMI audio signal loss when utilizing AMD RX570 graphics cards.

Critical Security & Power Management

Later development prioritizes platform security and Windows 11 stability. Version vAL upgrades to AGESA 1.2.0.7, a critical fix that eliminates fTPM Stuttering caused by cryptographic key validation latency and enables Secure Boot by default. Security hardening continues in vAM4(Beta version), which integrates AGESA 1.2.0.Ca to patch the LogoFAIL and Zenbleed vulnerabilities alongside CVE-2024-36877. Version vAM5(Beta version) applies AGESA 1.2.0.Cc to mitigate the high-severity Sinkclose SMM Lock Bypass exploit. The latest update, vAM7(Beta version), utilizes AGESA 1.2.0.F to upgrade fTPM firmware, enhancing compatibility with modern Anti-Cheat software and Windows 11 requirements.