MSI Releases New BIOS Updates to Fix Unsupported Processor BSOD Errors on Windows 11

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Key takeaways:

  • MSI has rolled out new BIOS updates, specifically aimed at resolving BSOD unsupported processor errors for Windows users with Intel 700 and 600 Series motherboards.
  • The issue was traced to a firmware setting in Intel’s Hybrid Architecture, impacting 13th Gen Core i9 processors.
  • The BIOS updates are not yet available to all users, but MSI plans to gradually expand them to more motherboard models this week.

Microsoft recently acknowledged a technical hiccup causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) unsupported processor errors on Windows 11 and 10. To combat this issue, MSI has collaborated with Intel to release BIOS updates specifically aimed at their Intel 700 and 600 Series motherboards.

In a recent blog post, MSI explained that it has worked with Intel to determine the root cause for the BSOD errors. The companies found that the issue specifically impacts Intel’s 13th Gen Core i9 processors running on Intel 700 and 600 series motherboards. It was caused by a firmware setting in the Intel Hybrid Architecture that got triggered following the installation of the latest Windows 11 and Windows 10 updates.

MSI Releases New BIOS Updates to Fix Unsupported Processor BSOD Errors on Windows 11

MSI to issue BIOS updates for more motherboard models in late September

MSI has released BIOS updates to fix the BSOD issue affecting several Intel 600 and 700 Series motherboards. These include MEG Z790 ACE, MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI, MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI, MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI, PRO Z790-A WIFI, PRO Z790-P WIFI, PRO Z790-P, PRO Z690-A WIFI, and PRO Z690-A.

“The new BIOS coming will include an update on the Intel CPU uCode which will prevent any more messages regarding the “UNSUPPORTED_PROCESSOR” issues. This upcoming update will correspond to both 13th-generation and newer ones,” MSI explained.

It’s important to note that the new BIOS updates are not available for all Windows 11 and 10 users just yet. MSI plans to roll out the updates for more 600 and 700 Series motherboard models later this week. Moreover, the BIOS updates are expected to be available for all affected motherboards by the end of this month.