ASRock Releases BIOS Update Amid Reports of AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Failures

The update addresses boot issues on AM5 motherboards, though questions remain about CPU failures and memory compatibility concerns.

ASRock has issued a 3.20 beta BIOS update to address boot issues affecting AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs on its AM5 motherboards.
Dozens of users have reported CPU failures, particularly with ASRock motherboards, though other brands like MSI and Gigabyte are also implicated.
ASRock's official statements attribute the issues to boot problems and memory compatibility, denying widespread CPU failure claims.
Some users have successfully resolved issues with BIOS flashbacks or older BIOS versions, while others report permanently non-functional CPUs.
ASRock and AMD are investigating the situation, with users advised to update their BIOS and monitor support channels for further developments.