GoKawiilASRock releases VBIOS 1.0.6 after prior update bricked RX 7900 cards
ASRock has published a new VBIOS 1.0.6 firmware update for its Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards, silently replacing the previous 1.0.5 version it had pulled from its site. Users reported that 1.0.5, which AMD issued to patch undisclosed security vulnerabilities, caused some RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX cards to fail to boot. ASRock has not published a changelog or confirmed what caused the earlier failures or whether the new update fixes them.
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The lack of a changelog or public explanation leaves affected owners without confirmation that their risk has been resolved, which could dampen trust in future firmware updates from the manufacturer. The episode also highlights the risk of distributing GPU firmware patches, provided by AMD to all board partners, without adequate testing by individual manufacturers before public rollout.
- ASRock quietly released VBIOS 1.0.6 for Radeon RX 7000-series GPUs.
- Previous version 1.0.5 reportedly bricked some RX 7900 XT and XTX cards.
- ASRock has not disclosed a changelog or confirmed the new update fixes the issue.
ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XTX Graphics Card — If you're following this firmware saga, you're likely already an ASRock Radeon RX 7900-series owner or considering one. The RX 7900 XTX delivers excellent 4K gaming performance, and staying current on official firmware updates helps keep it running safely and reliably.
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