Gigabyte rolls out AMD AGESA microcode update that fixes SMM Callout issue

Posted on Thursday, July 09 2020 @ 5:31 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
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Gigabyte reveals it's rolling out new BIOS updates with the latest AMD AGESA microcode update. This update not only adds support for the new Ryzen XT processors but also resolves a SMM Callout security issue. The BIOS updates should be available by mid-July, there are already beta versions for the X570 and B550 motherboards.
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, announced today the latest BIOS update just recently for AMD platform motherboards. It not only supports 3rd Gen. AMD Ryzen™ XT desktop processors, but also provides effective solutions for some of the hidden SMM Callout related security issues on the AMD APU.

GIGABYTE has been working closely with AMD to provide the best performance, enhanced user experience, and the recovery of security issues. After the previous release of new BIOS for Ryzen™ XT processors, GIGABYTE is also aware of the possibility of SMM Callout related security issues on AMD APU processors released from 2016 to 2019. The issue enables attackers to execute any coding and control the whole system through the system manage mode of AMD AGESA microcode.

At the time received the new AMD AGESA microcode, GIGABYTE RD confirmed that GIGABYTE BIOS with AMD AGESA Combo V2 1.0.0.2 and Combo V1 1.0.0.6 microcode, not only supports 3rd Gen. AMD Ryzen™ XT desktop processors, but also provides an effective solution for the possible SMM Callout related security issues on part of the AMD APU. Users can update the latest BIOS to motherboards through multiple ways such as GIGABYTE @BIOS, Q-Flash. With Q-Flash Plus on the X570 and B550 series motherboards, users can easily update BIOS without even installing a processor, memory, graphics cards, so they can enjoy the new BIOS easily and take full advantage of the new processors.

The latest Beta BIOS for GIGABYTE AMD X570, B550 motherboards has been uploaded to the official website. The latest BIOS for X470, B450, and other chipsets will be continually uploaded after the middle of July. Users can download to optimize their systems. Please visit the GIGABYTE official website for the latest BIOS update.

Chipset>>

BIOS Version>>

Beta BIOS Release Date>>

Formal BIOS Release Date>>

X570>>

F20 and after>>

Mid. of June, 2020>>

ready for download>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

B550>>

F2 and after *>>

Mid. of June, 2020>>

ready for download>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

X470>>

F51 and after>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

B450>>

F51 and after *>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

X370>>

F50 and after>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

B350>>

F50 and after>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

A320>>

F50 and after *>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>

Mid. of July, 2020>>



*Note: Please update BIOS to F4 version on B550 AORUS MASTER?to F3 version on B450M AORUS ELITE?to F2 version on B450M H?to F2 Version on A320M HD3.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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