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Anyone knows what changes came from AGESA 1.0.0.6a to 1.0.0.6b?

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Just noticed there's a new BIOS available for x370 Taichi that has this new AGESA 1.0.0.6b code: BIOS 3.10, dated September 1st.

I've not heard a thing about new AGESA code @ all, so i'm wondering if anyone has any experiences upgrading their BIOSes to versions with this AGESA.
 
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AFAIK, this AGESA update should fix the specific load stability issue and also bring support for new CPU stepping that has hardware fix for it.
 
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cadaveca said:
AFAIK, this AGESA update should fix the specific load stability issue and also bring support for new CPU stepping that has hardware fix for it.
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Are you refering to the compiling under linux "performance marginality?"

If so, I'm doubtful. I really want to believe that, but why would they have been RMAing CPUs if they had a fix around the corner? They just issued me an RMA.

Also, the hardware fix has been out since mid-july and requires no microcode to recognize.

It's far more likely support for Ryzen Pro CPUs.
 
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You could be right, but what's cheaper; RMAs or BIOS update? You'd think they try both, and if BIOS update doesn't work, then user can RMA.

I just bought another 1600X; it's not new stepping, but if new stepping doesn't need AGESA update neither does Ryzen PRO.
 
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cadaveca said:
You could be right, but what's cheaper; RMAs or BIOS update? You'd think they try both, and if BIOS update doesn't work, then user can RMA.

I just bought another 1600X; it's not new stepping, but if new stepping doesn't need AGESA update neither does Ryzen PRO.
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Well here's hoping. I'd much rather not RMA if I can get away with it.
 
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The AGESA does not fix the Ryzen linux compiling "performance marginality" issue. RMA does, however. More on this later.
 
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