https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:30:53 +0000 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:51:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.08 30 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=19 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202284&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202284 Author: Xaltar
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 11 Nov 2026 at 10:51pm

Here is the response I recieved:

Please install after removing the AMD driver using AMD Cleanup Utility or Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and disconnecting from the internet.

Additionally, close all programs before flashing (browser, office apps etc). No
mention of inbox drivers. My contact checked directly with ASRock's GPU support
department.

I hope this helps.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:51:26 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202284&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202284 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202283&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202283 Author: Xaltar
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 11 Nov 2026 at 2:52am

No problem, that is what I am here for. I am fairly sure it's either an error in
the manual or an error in the flashing app (not detecting the card without the
basic display adapter driver). Either way, thanks for bringing it to my attention.

Hopefully I will get a response tomorrow. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:52:06 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202283&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202283 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202282&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202282 Author: Dicer
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 11 Nov 2026 at 2:49am

Thank you very much for looking into the problem further.

It is a very odd thing.

I am worried about the security risk, even if it hasn't been used to attack people in masses in the wild.
Hoping for a fix from AsRock is my hope.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:49:59 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202282&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202282 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202281&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202281 Author: Xaltar
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 11 Nov 2026 at 2:22am

Hmm, looking at google's definition of an "inbox driver" I see what you are saying.
I would open a support ticket with ASRock and ask them directly. Something is
off with the instructions or the update tool.

Apologies, I didn't expect you would need to remove the basic display adapter. It
makes no sense. The reason you want that is so that other drivers don't try to
auto install during the flash. Removing it seems off to me. I will ask ASRock myself too.

[edit]
I have fired off an email to my contacts in tech support to ask what the issue is.
When they get back to me I will share the answer here. It may take a while as it
is after hours there right now (EU office).

Edited by Xaltar - Yesterday at 2:30am]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:22:10 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202281&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202281 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202280&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202280 Author: Xaltar
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 11 Nov 2026 at 2:06am

Yes, that is what you should see when it's done correctly. I will let my contacts
at ASRock know that it is confusing. The "inbox driver" would say RX 7xxx not
basic display adapter. As you already discovered, without the basic display driver
you can't perform the update at all. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 02:06:30 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202280&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202280 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202279&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202279 Author: Dicer
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 11 Nov 2026 at 1:39am

Thank you for the answer but I must ask again:

In the manual pdf file it explicitly tells you in step 3:

"Run the AMD Cleanup Utility to ensure that all existing driver components, including
Microsoft inbox drivers, are completely removed from the system."

And it even shows a screenshot of the Microsoft driver in the device manager with a red circle around it.

That specifically is in conflict with what you said.

So either the manual is incorrect or your comment. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:39:59 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202279&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202279 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202278&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202278 Author: Xaltar
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 11 Nov 2026 at 12:34am

The Microsoft "inbox driver" refers to Microsoft's own certified driver for your card
(where applicable) that it downloads via windows update . You do not
need to nor should you remove the basic display adapter driver. The warning you
receive is simply that, a warning about the risk of flashing your vBIOS. There
is always a risk when doing so, regardless of the steps followed.

Flashing a vBIOS is risky because it is done through the operating system (Windows)
this is why ASRock and most other manufacturers stopped providing BIOS update
tools for windows and insist on instant flash from within the BIOS itself.
Windows itself trying to update/change drivers (hence the need to remove AMD's
drivers and rely on the basic display adapter driver), antivirus/antimalware
apps, a youtube video trying to load at a bad time, all of these and more can
cause a flash to fail.

If you are not concerned about the security risk that requires the update, I honestly
wouldn't bother with it. The risk is "undisclosed" and there have been no reports
of exploits in the wild. AMD is obviously advocating for vBIOS updates to cover
themselves legally. This way, if anyone has their system compromised they can
say they provided a fix and encouraged users to use it. Otherwise they could be
sued.

Personally, I wouldn't risk bricking my expensive bit of kit for a legal cover.
If the security risk was considered severe and there were reported instances
of it being exploited in a way that would impact me, I would risk it then.
Bare in mind, this is my personal opinion, I do not speak for ASRock in this.
That said, the "undisclosed" part bothers me. That means they are concerned about
the nature of the vulnerability being discovered because it may lead to exploitation.
If it is kept under wraps properly it should be fine but....

If you still want to go ahead and update, that warning is not an indication you
did something wrong, it appears regardless given the nature of vBIOS flashing and
the risk involved. I assume you are referring to the:

"Burning firmware carries a risk of failure"

If so, it is in the instructions and you are prompted to click "yes".

Flashing vBIOS firmware is scary, even for someone like me with decades of experience.
It should not be undertaken lightly. ASRock or a competent tech with an external flasher
should be able to recover the card from a bad flash if you are
unlucky. It may be worth opening a support ticket with ASRock about it and asking
them if you are covered for a bad flash and can RMA if it happens.

https://tw.asrock.com/events/tsd.asp?kind=VGA

Good luck and let me know how it goes if you decide to go ahead with the update.

Edited by Xaltar - Yesterday at 12:36am]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:34:20 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202278&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202278 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202277&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202277 Author: Dicer
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 10 Nov 2026 at 11:22pm

With the new 1.0.6 VBIOS I was unable to flash it onto my graphics card. I thoroughly followed the steps of the provided manual however this is the problem:

Option 1:
If you remove everything including the Basic Microsoft Display Driver, then it says no AMD card detected and you can't continue.

Option 2:
If you leave the Microsofot Basic Display Driver there and just run the AMD Cleanup Utility (which does NOT remove the Microsoft Basic DD) then the flashing tool gives you a warning but you can continue anyway on your own risk.

If my card gets bricked with option 2 it's my own fault and I have to buy a 9070XT for about 1000 £á (due to lack of stock and high prices in my area) so I don't want to risk that.
I would prefer that the tool would work as intended and would let me flash my 9700XT Phantom Gaming as described with option 1. But it then is not detected by the flashing tool.

I hope to have described the problem in a way that is understandable and leaves nothing in the dark.
Please help ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:22:29 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202277&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202277 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202248&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202248 Author: Xaltar
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 06 Nov 2026 at 12:51am

Yeah, I get where you are coming from. I have typically found ASRock's support to
be top notch but that is on the scale of manufacturer level support. It can be a
bit slow to get a response at times. Generally if you don't get a response in 14
working days then you need to submit a new support form. Usually the responses come
within about a week. I find submitting support forms during the week give them a
higher chance to be responded to quickly. Weekend reports end up on the backlog
pile and tend to get overlooked/missed more easily.

So long as you received your confirmation email you should be good to go. ASRock's
support team is on the small side compared to other brands but I have always found
them to be very helpful. If your situation is urgent you can try calling the support
department closest to your region (EU, USA, Asia/Australia).

https://www.asrock.com/general/about.asp(question mark)cat=Contact

For some reason the forums don't show the question mark character since the last
update so I have put it in brackets, just replace (question mark) with a question
mark.

Good luck.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:51:49 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202248&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202248 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202247&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202247 Author: MOhankan
Subject: Radeon RX 7000 BIOS update procedure
Posted: 06 Nov 2026 at 12:00am

It does help actually seeing your seniority on this forum - thank you. I would also expect it to be a formality, but the silence still is uncomfortable.

I haven't had issues with Asrock hardware before, and I don't know their customer support to be flagged as poor in general, but some pc component manufacturers for sure has a tendency to silence problems away if at all possible.

Seeing people already beginning to resolve this themselves by buying flashing equipment, sharing roms, getting help from professionals etc., thereby voiding the warranty, speaks a little into this lack of confidence in general for me sadly.

A lot of this could be halted by a quick "we're on it" message from Asrock even if they don't have the actual procedure set up yet (which is understandable)]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:22 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=113607&PID=202247&title=radeon-rx-7000-bios-update-procedure#202247