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ASUS Beta BIOS Restores Ryzen 9000 Memory Encryption After Backlash
ASUS released beta BIOS updates for X870, B850, and X670 AM5 boards, re-enabling Transparent Secure Memory Encryption for non-Pro Ryzen 9000 CPUs. The move follows silent backlash after AMD removed TSME support in earlier firmware. AMD had planned to restore the feature by July, but ASUS accelerated the timeline.
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ASUS's early fix pressures AMD to address the encryption gap faster, but beta BIOS stability remains a concern for users.
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ASUS beta BIOS updates restore Ryzen 9000 memory encryption ahead of AMD’s July timeline — TSME returns to select AM5 boards after silent backlash over removal →
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