ASRock Rolls Out AGESA BIOS 1.2.7.1 to Improve Compatibility With Upcoming AMD CPUs
ASRock has begun rolling out a new stable BIOS update based on AGESA 1.2.7.1, signaling further preparation for upcoming AMD processors. The update was first spotted by hardware leaker momomo_us and marks ASRock’s transition from limited beta testing to a public stable release across select motherboard models.
Unlike other vendors, ASRock has notably skipped AGESA 1.2.7.0 entirely and moved directly to the newer 1.2.7.1 branch. According to available information, this AGESA revision does not introduce new user facing features but instead focuses on improving overall compatibility with future AMD CPUs. While some early speculation pointed toward Zen 6, the timeline makes it far more likely that this update targets late Zen 5 based products rather than next generation architectures.
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Update AGESA to ComboAM5 1.2.7.1 for upcoming CPU compatibility. pic.twitter.com/hDfwf2MoRb
The newly released BIOS version 4.03 is now live on the official support pages for several B850 series motherboards, alongside two recently launched B650 models, namely the B650M Pro X3D and its WiFi variant. At the time of writing, ASRock has not yet released AGESA 1.2.7.1 BIOS updates for X870 or X670 series motherboards, though support for at least the X870 lineup is expected to follow in the coming days.
As for the specific processors referenced under the vague term “upcoming CPUs,” industry expectations point toward the recently teased Ryzen 9000X3D lineup. This includes potential models such as the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. Another strong possibility is expanded support for Zen 5 based APUs, including Krackan Point and Strix Point, both of which have appeared repeatedly in prior reports. Earlier information suggested that AGESA 1.2.7.0 introduced baseline compatibility for these APUs on the AM5 platform, though no motherboard vendor has formally confirmed this to date.
It has been several weeks since AGESA branches 1.2.7.0 and 1.2.8.0 began appearing across different motherboard vendors. During that rollout, there were reports of BIOS updates being temporarily withdrawn as well as user feedback highlighting boot stability issues on certain systems. With AGESA 1.2.7.1 now reaching stable status, the expectation is that AMD and its partners have resolved the most critical issues, delivering a more reliable firmware base ahead of upcoming CPU launches.
ASRock’s early move positions the company well for rapid platform readiness as AMD continues to expand its Zen 5 portfolio, especially within the AM5 ecosystem where long term socket support remains a key selling point.
Have you already updated your ASRock motherboard to AGESA 1.2.7.1, or are you waiting for broader CPU confirmation before flashing the new BIOS?
