AMD stuttering: Bios updates are supposed to solve performance problems

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Users have reported problems on various Windows computers with AMD CPUs and current mainboard chipsets. On Windows 10 and 11, if the fTPM unit (Firmware Trusted Platform Module, TPM 2.0) is enabled, it may performance losses come. These are expressed, for example, with a jerky mouse pointer, a briefly frozen system or a distorted sound.

Various mainboard manufacturers now have chipsets that are still supported in places Firmware updates released. Those affected check the support websites of, for example ASRock, Asus, Biostar, gigabytes, MSI and more related areas on new downloads. Pay attention to descriptions like the concrete one AGESA firmware 1.2.0.7 (or similar spellings) or “fTPM Stuttering”.

Owners of mainboards with the chipsets: X570, B550 and A520 and their predecessors up to the 300 series can look. In some places, support for the current Ryzen 5000 chips will also be provided on these. who does not know which motherboard is installeduses a tool such as CPU Z for reading. Alternatively, a look at the UEFI/Bios during the boot process can provide information.

The problem was noisy AMD statement in March that some Ryzen systems perform more intensive fTPM-based memory operations in the SPI flash memory on the mainboard (“SPIROM”). This can sporadically lead to the System interactivity temporarily paused becomes. Since then, bios updates have been promised.

If you could do without TPM (Windows 10), you have module disabled. On Windows 11, the alternative advised is to use a dedicated TPM 2.0 expansion chip to be used instead of the mainboard’s own module. AMD has provided further information in the corresponding documentation.

On the support websites of the mainboard manufacturers you may find more specific details and instructions with the respective download. Before updating the BIOS, be sure to back up important data to be on the safe side.

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