Recently, cases of AMD Ryzen 7000X3D processor burn-in have been frequently reported. According to an Anandtech foreign media report, AMD officials also issued a statement the next day, stating that the main cause of Ryzen 7000X3D processor burning came from the too high voltage after overclocking. Communication solves this problem by updating the Bios.
AMD’s official statement in the Anandtech article:
“We are aware of a limited number of reports online claiming that excessive voltage during overclocking may have damaged the motherboard socket and pin pads. We are currently investigating the situation and working with our ODM partners to ensure that voltages applied to Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs via motherboard BIOS settings are within product specifications. Anyone whose CPU may have been affected by this issue should contact AMD customer support.”
According to a Wccftech report, major manufacturers were also updating Bios of AM5 motherboards the day after AMD issued a statement. ASUS said that it currently disables the voltage overclocking function for Ryzen 7000X3D processors, but will not memory overclocking is affected. In addition, gamers are recommended to use More than 240 water cooling ensures sufficient heat dissipation for the processor. MSI and Biostar also published a statement stating that the new Bios following AMD’s current solution to disable voltage overclocking function for Ryzen 7000X3D processor. Gigabyte also announced a press release earlier, the details are as follows.
Official ASUS statement:
Important update for owners of Ryzen7000X3D processors
Several AMD Ryzen7000X3D owners have reported CPU and motherboard failures. We acknowledge the incidents/problems and have been communicating with AMD to analyze the possible causes. We have also contacted affected users to provide assistance and gather additional information.Ryzen™ 7000X3D processors do not allow for CPU ratio or CPU core voltage tuning (CPU overclocking) but do allow for performance tuning and DRAM overclocking via PBO2 and EXPO memory. In order to support EXPO and/or memory overclocking at DDR5-6000 and beyond, the SoC voltage must be increased sufficiently to ensure compatibility and stability. The amount of voltage required varies between CPU samples. Some processors are more sensitive to overvoltage than others, and some can run a higher memory frequency without requiring as much voltage.
As confirmed with AMD, any deliberate manipulation of these settings can damage the processor, socket and motherboard. To mitigate this, we have been working with AMD to define new rules for EXPO memory and SoC voltage. To help protect the CPU and motherboard, we are issuing new EFI updates to limit the maximum available SoC voltage to 1.3V.
We recommend updating your motherboard UEFI BIOS to the latest release. Also ensure that the CPU is adequately cooled. Our recommendation is to use at least a 240mm AIO liquid cooler or a high performance air cooler.
If you are affected, please feel free to contact ASUS support for your region.
GIGABYTE OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
GIGABYTE has always been working closely with AMD. When AMD launched the highly anticipated 7000X3D series processors, GIGABYTE AM5 motherboards, backed by the best materials and advanced technology, immediately supported and played new game processing on a device for optimal performance. In order to ensure that the designs of GIGABYTE motherboards are in accordance with AMD specifications, and can meet the needs of gamers for excellent performance and reliability in all aspects, in order to continue to provide the most excellent and stable platform, GIGABYTE has released the test BIOS version latest, to address AM5 motherboards with Ryzen ™ 7000X3D series processors, potential damage concerns.
The latest GIGABYTE AM5 motherboard test version BIOS provides a safer SOC voltage setting range to reduce the risk of processor damage due to excessive voltage adjustment. At the same time, through the unique Performance Bung technology in the BIOS option, gamers can more easily optimize the processor voltage configuration, and further get the best processor voltage through the AMD PBO2 option, in order to play the best performance of the Ryzen™ 7000 X3D Processor .
The latest beta version of BIOS has been uploaded to GIGABYTE’s official website. Visit GIGABYTE’s official website to download and use it to improve system performance and reliability: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/All-Series?fid= 2736.
Biostar’s official press release:
BIOSTAR, an international manufacturer of high-end motherboards, gaming and computer peripherals, announced today that it has released BIOS updates for the X670E VALKYRIE, RACING B650EGTQ and B650M-SILVER motherboards. To prevent the associated risk of AMD Ryzen 7000X3D processor being damaged due to voltage issues, this BIOSTAR BIOS update limits the voltage of AMD Ryzen 7000X3D processor to ensure better processor security.
Recently, it was reported that AMD Ryzen 7000X3D processors could be damaged when using voltage support overclocking, so BIOSTAR immediately responded and released a BIOS update with a voltage limiter.
BIOSTAR’s new BIOS update can prevent overvoltage and reduce the risk of damage to 7000X3D series processors. It also has a PBO (Precision Boot Overclocking, Default: Auto) function, which can provide the maximum voltage while limiting the voltage to ensure excellent performance security!
If you are also using a Ryzen 7000X3D processor, it is recommended to update the Bios for the motherboard as soon as possible to ensure that you do not become the next victim.
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