MSI motherboard BIOS update adds support for Ryzen 9000F

MSI is once again first out of the gate, rolling out a new beta BIOS that features AMD's latest AGESA 1.2.0.3F firmware. While the new update promises the usual stability and compatibility improvements, the changelog contains an interesting bit: support for an unannounced series of Ryzen 9000F processors.

Based on the AGESA 1.2.0.3F changelog shared on MSI forums (via VideoCardz), the key takeaway from this release is the explicit mention of support for the AMD Ryzen 9000F series. AMD has yet to officially announce any F-series variants for its new Zen 5 lineup, so their appearance in an official MSI changelog is the strongest hint yet that they are on the way, and perhaps sooner than we think.

Beyond the new CPU support, AGESA 1.2.0.3F also brings general system stability enhancements. MSI is also touting improved compatibility with the latest high-capacity DDR5 memory, building on its early support for 64GB modules. This allows users with compatible 800-series motherboards to install up to 256GB of system memory.

For now, the new beta BIOS appears to be rolling out first for MSI's B850 motherboards, with other models expected to follow soon. The changelog also mentions “mitigation of security issues”, though AMD has not yet detailed these. As is always the case with beta releases, most users should probably wait for the stable version.

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KitGuru says: Does your motherboard already have a new BIOS with the AGESA 1.2.0.3F firmware? Will you update it right away, or will you be waiting for the final release?

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