With exciting advancements on the horizon, ASRock is gearing up to support the latest innovations from both AMD and Intel. Recent BIOS updates for ASRock’s 600 and 800 series motherboards ensure compatibility with these cutting-edge CPUs.
ASRock Updates for AMD’s Zen 5 and Intel’s Arrow Lake Refresh
Sources suggest that ASRock has rolled out a stable BIOS update featuring AGESA v1.2.7.1, enhancing support for upcoming AMD processors on their 600 and 800 series motherboards. This follows a recent beta release and solidifies support for the anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D processors, including the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D, along with Ryzen 9000G/10000G Zen 5 APUs. These updates align with expectations that new CPU series announcements will be made at CES 2026 from January 6th to 9th.
The updated BIOS has been released for several AM5 motherboards, including the X870 series and specific B650 and A620 models, preparing them for new processor support.
Intel’s Platform Gets a Boost
ASRock’s latest BIOS update for Intel’s platform, version 2.12, includes the newest Intel microcode and ME version, enabling support for forthcoming Intel processors. This update currently applies to the B860M-X Gen5 and B860M-X Gen5 WiFi models. According to leaks, Intel is set to introduce the Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, featuring the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.
These BIOS updates mark a significant step in readying ASRock motherboards for next-generation CPU releases from AMD and Intel.
As we await further announcements, the tech community is buzzing with anticipation for these advancements in processor technology.