Asrock releases new Radeon GPU firmware after previous update bricked cards, offers no explanation
As VideoCardz reports, the new RX 7900 XTX download carries the ASRVBFlash 1.0.6 label and a November 6 date. It replaces version 1.0.5, but there's no changelog explaining what's new or confirmation that the problems with the previous release have been fixed. That's not exactly reassuring for anyone considering another attempted update. Read Entire Article
Asrock has released a new Radeon GPU firmware update for their 7000-series graphics cards following an earlier update that reportedly bricked RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX GPUs. The new version, labeled ASRVBFlash 1.0.6 and dated November 6, replaces version 1.0.5, but there is no explanation of what changes have been made or confirmation that the issues with the previous release have been resolved. This lack of information is concerning for anyone considering another update.
The initial firmware updates were released on October 29 for ten different Asrock models, ranging from the RX 7600 XT to the RX 7900 XTX. These updates were part of a pattern of security-related firmware releases from competitors such as Sapphire and Gigabyte. However, while Asrock provided only the version number, some users reported that running the updater left their systems unable to boot, with Windows restarting during the process and the machine failing to POST when the graphics card was installed. Removing the GPU allowed these systems to start again.
One Asrock forum moderator attributed the failed flashes to graphics drivers not being completely removed beforehand, but another user claimed they had used the uninstaller specified in the instructions yet still ended up with a nonworking card. Some users have managed to recover their GPUs using external EEPROM programmers, but buying specialist equipment to rescue a graphics card after installing a manufacturer's update is not something Asrock can boast about.
Japan's Asrock warranty covered the failed update, but a European user reported being directed toward warranty service despite their card being out of warranty. It remains unclear what support will be provided for other affected card owners. Asrock has a history of controversy over its firmware. In April 2025, both AMD and Asrock cited memory compatibility issues in connection with multiple reports of Ryzen 9000 failures.
The following month, an Asrock executive admitted that high BIOS settings were responsible, as they were set too high for early CPU samples.
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