MSI Index Just a few days later, MSI MEG Z890 Ace releases its final stable BIOS few suppliers Started rolling out a BIOS beta version compliant with the Intel PR5 standard for the Intel Z890 motherboard (Source: g01d3nm4ng0 in X). While the underlying issues inherent to the platform have been resolved, Intel is promising additional revenue through a BIOS update with the 0x114 microcode and the January CSME firmware update. With validation nearing completion, other partners may soon roll out final BIOS updates.
arrow lake At launch, performance overall was poor and inconsistent. Soon after, the company assured users that the issue would be fixed by the end of November or early December. About two weeks ago, Intel released Report Highlighting its progress, it noted that four of the five underlying issues hampering performance have been resolved.
The final update is promised as a BIOS patch, requiring the 0x114 microcode and the new CSME firmware. The microcode in question is already passable Third party forum and official BIOS version. However, Intel clarified that the final update requires the new 0x114 microcode and a specific CSME firmware suite (19.0.0.1854v2.2 or higher).
Despite being scheduled to launch in January, MSI’s updated AMI BIOS is named “7E22v1A41“Already provided in advance for MEG Z890 Ace. The description confirms that this BIOS is Intel PR5 compliant and comes with 0x114 microcode and an updated CSME version.
We haven’t seen much of a performance improvement with this patch yet. Intel says the last update will bring single-digit improvements in gaming performance (a geometric average of about 35 games). While it’s entirely possible to download the CSME version separately, you don’t need to because the official BIOS version from the vendor includes the microcode and the new CSME.
These updates are critical to keeping the Arrow Lake platform functional as Intel’s budget 65W non-K sibling Just around the corner. Along with these new chips, partners are expected to detail budget B860 and H810 products: International Consumer Electronics Show A few days later. Likewise, AMD’s Ryzen 9000 non-X CPUs should also be released alongside these processors. We can expect more details from Intel as the CES demo approaches.