MSI X470 GAMING PRO CARBON AC
Specifications
- Manufacturer: MSI
- Chipset: X470
- Socket: AM4
- Form Factor: ATX
- DIMM Slots: 4
- Color: Black / Silver
Latest BIOS Version
- AGESA ComboAm4v2PI 1.2.0.F update. - Improved security by updating TPM firmware for better game compatibility. Attention: If you have enabled the BitLocker function, please back up your BitLocker recovery key before performing the BIOS update. Failure to do so may result in permanent inability to log in to the operating system after the update is completed.
BIOS Release Notes Analysis
Launch Stability & Compatibility
Initial firmware releases focus on stabilizing the platform for Summit Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge processors. Version v11 integrates AGESA 1.0.0.2a and SMU Firmware 43.18.0 to resolve USB mouse detection issues and improve M.2 device compatibility. Subsequent updates v12 and v13 address PCIe RAID card conflicts and enhance memory overclocking headroom via AGESA 1.0.0.4C. The release of v14 marks a maturity milestone for early Ryzen generations by implementing AGESA 1.0.0.6, which enables SATA hotplug functionality and optimizes performance for Raven Ridge APUs.
Feature Maturity & Hardware Support
The firmware architecture undergoes a major shift in v19 to enable support for Ryzen 3000 series processors, integrating ComboPI 1.0.0.3ab and transitioning the user interface to the GSE-Lite Click BIOS mode. This update also resolves RAID stability issues associated with the new CPU architecture. Version v1A restores Overclocking (OC) Profiles and further refines memory compatibility. Continued maintenance in v1E updates the codebase to AGESA ComboAm4PI 1.0.0.6 and corrects HDMI audio signal loss specifically affecting systems equipped with AMD RX570 graphics cards.
Critical Security & Power Management
Recent development prioritizes long-term security mitigation and Windows 11 stability. Version v1I updates the codebase to AGESA 1.2.0.7, which resolves the widespread fTPM stuttering issue that caused system interruptions during TPM key validation. Security hardening is deployed in v1J2[Beta], which integrates AGESA 1.2.0.Ca to address CVE-2024-36877 and mitigate LogoFAIL vulnerabilities. Further protection is added in v1J3[Beta] with AGESA 1.2.0.Cc, specifically targeting the Sinkclose SMM Lock Bypass exploit. The latest update, v1J5[Beta], implements AGESA 1.2.0.F to upgrade TPM firmware, ensuring robust compatibility with modern anti-cheat engines and operating system security requirements.
ℹ️AI-synthesized summary derived from official changelogs and verified microcode specifications. Always verify with the manufacturer.