MSI: AMD Combo PI version 1.0.0.4 Patch B offers 20 percent faster bootup

Posted on Monday, October 28 2019 @ 10:43 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
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MSI is the first motherboard maker to roll out BIOS updates with the new AMD Combo PI version 1.0.0.4 Patch B (SMU v46.54). This new AGESA microcode update for Ryzen fixes a variety of bugs and promises 20 percent faster boot speed entering into BIOS than version 1.0.0.3.
MSI, the world leading gaming motherboard manufacturer, takes initiative to release BIOS updates for AMD motherboards. This latest AMD Combo PI version 1.0.0.4 Patch B (SMU v46.54) has a massive improvement at all points concerning debugs and optimization for the previous version. Specifically, optimized system boot up procedure allows users to shorten boot time and speed up the boot process. Compared to previous 1.0.0.3 version, the boot speed entering into BIOS is faster by 20%.

AMD Combo PI 1.0.0.4 Patch B
At the moment, the BIOS for X570 motherboards will be ready for users to download and update in the end of October. The updated BIOS version supports Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 2200G running in X570 platform. On the other hand, it also supports RAID function including SATA- and NVMe-based drives for X570 motherboards. We are still working hard on other existing lineup of 300- and 400-series motherboard and will be released soon in November.

More detail information about the Combo PI 1.0.0.4 or newer BIOS update, please check this blog (https://www.msi.com/blog/amd-combo-pi-1004-bios-update)
MSI says they will have the patch for all X570 motherboards by the end of October. The 400 MAX series will follow by mid-November and all other 400 series and 300 series motherboards should be patched by the end of November.

MSI AGESA 1004B bootup time comparison


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