Keep in mind that when AMD releases the AGESA update, it is not something users can download and install as such, but rather the microcode provided by AMD to board manufacturers to replace it with a new one. BIOS Update. In other words, the way users can benefit from these updates is to wait for our board maker to use them in their BIOS, and then we can continue to update the BIOS.
AMD AGESA solves problems and involves upgrades
The Microcode in question is called AGESA ComboAM4 1.0.0.5, and contains the following improvements and fixes:
- Improving POST time on Micron DDR4-3200 MHz memory card.
- Fix latency detection errors on Micron DDR4-3200 MHz memory chips.
- Fix virtual memory error on Realtek Ethernet chips on motherboards.
- Improves PCI-Express bus stability.
- Fix a bug in the PCI-Express rail found when using the Ryzen 3 Pro 2100 GE processors.
- Minimal performance and overall improvement have been made.
- This code is small and includes all improvements from the previous version of 1.0.0.4.
Should you install this update?
As a general rule, we always recommend updating the onboard BIOS when buying a new PC, so you can have the latest upgrades and security updates available at that time. However, as you know BIOS updates have some risks from time to time, so we generally won't review that until the update is worth it because we have problems, because we fix the risk or because we need to improve board compatibility by installing new hardware.
Therefore, this is a recommendation for those users who use it 3200 MHz Micron brand memory, because they are chips that get improvements on it, but also on users who have it motherboards with Realtek network, which is common to almost everything, so this is one of those updates that is worth including.
As AMD has just announced this new AGESA update, it will be needed wait at least a few weeks the motherboard manufacturers to use it in the firmware and make it available to users.
So, it may be a good idea to occasionally consult your board manufacturer's website and check your model to see if there is anything new for the same BIOS, and if available to continue updating the BIOS for your board to use this upgrade. However, if you do not have any problems and it is not something you should be very concerned about.
