Problem! AMD CPU voltage increased following BIOS update.
Problem! AMD CPU voltage increased following BIOS update.
Hello, I’m here to assist you. You recently upgraded your ASUS B650E-E MB from BIOS 0809 to 1413 because of concerns about AMD CPUs and ASUS components failing. Your system was stable before the update (except for minor audio problems). The CPU voltage stayed consistent, but the SOC voltage spiked to 1.264v during startup. After restarting, it reached 1.368v, which prompted you to shut it down immediately—uncertain if that was the safe limit. Currently, XMP Profile 1 isn’t working; only XMP Profile 2 does. Your CPU model is AMD Ryzen 7700x, with ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E, RAM at 6000MHz, and a G SKILL TRIDENT Z5 RGB with 32GB. You’re considering rolling back to BIOS version 0809. Unfortunately, ASUS removed the download from their site before the change, so you can’t get it now. Your BIOS settings show a Curve Optimizer temperature cap of -30°C and a BIOS photo taken before the update versus after.
Run SOC at 1.20V manually. Avoid updating the BIOS as the latest version would cancel the warranty. Consider swapping the board for another manufacturer and absorb the expense since CPUs are costly now.
Board should remain covered under warranty, so simply return it for replacement and order a new one from another supplier. There’s no excuse—consumers have no right, regardless of how tech-savvy they are, to fix expensive issues from companies with far more resources than anyone can imagine.
It looks like you've adjusted the voltage slightly, moving from 1.36v to 1.272v. That change seems stable. I'm checking if it's safe—your current voltage is close to 1.2v before the update, which is what was recommended. You're considering an upgrade to 1413, but there are newer BIOS versions still in beta and it hasn't been officially released yet. Since you have a second motherboard, changing now might not be ideal. Your first board was a Gigabyte X670 Elite and had more problems, so proceeding carefully is wise.
I'm not sure if your CPU socket 1.29 is compatible with the 7600, but it's something you should check before buying.
I understand the video from GN sparked my desire to update. Also, returning the product and switching brands isn't feasible for me. It's challenging to get a return from my area, and I don't know any model with comparable PCIe 5 Gen support at the price I paid. This is my second PC card; the first was a Gigabyte X670 Elite, and I no longer have funds for another one. Still, thanks!