Upcoming Ryzen BIOS updates could improve memory performance
As we and other sites have demonstrated, using fast memory can result in a significant performance boost on systems with AMD's Ryzen processors. It can be a trying task to actually get your Ryzen rig to make use of fancy overclocker memory, though. AMD's 1.0.0.4 AGESA microcode update seemed to help matters somewhat, and some users reported improved memory speeds after that update. Now we have word-by way of a Gigabyte employee's forum posts-that AGESA update 1.0.0.5 is on its way with further improvements for memory compatibility.
Gigabyte rep Matt posted in the company's forums last Wednesday confirming that the company is working hard to use the new AGESA microcode in its BIOS updates to help improve its AM4-platform motherboards. The new updates should include fixes to IOMMU support, "soft brick" issues, and the ability ...