MSI Expands AM5 Portfolio with New B850 CARBON and MORTAR Boards
MSI has announced two new additions to its AMD AM5 motherboard lineup, introducing the MPG B850 CARBON MAX WIFI and the MAG B850M MORTAR MAX WIFI W. …
MSI has announced two new additions to its AMD AM5 motherboard lineup, introducing the MPG B850 CARBON MAX WIFI and the MAG B850M MORTAR MAX WIFI W. …
… AMD has now stated that it will restore TSME support beginning in July 2026 through updated UEFI firmware releases. Motherboard manufacturers are expected to distribute BIOS updates incorporating revised AGESA code that re-enables the functionality on supported consumer Ryzen platforms. …
… For users, activation remains straightforward, requiring only the selection of an EXPO profile on compatible motherboards equipped with updated BIOS support. …
… The new products focus heavily on aesthetics and customization, introducing a wireless display implementation that removes the need for visible cables running from the CPU block to the motherboard. The most distinctive model in the lineup is the ROG Strix SLC IV. …
… The large heatsink assembly and triple-fan arrangement result in a sizeable card footprint, occupying approximately 2.8 motherboard slots. …
… The test platform used for this entry is identified as an HP system with motherboard code 8F6D, indicating that OEM validation is already underway. …
… The updated application allows SoundTouch hardware to continue functioning for common streaming tasks without requiring Bose cloud infrastructure. …
… Compatibility is expected to extend across existing Socket AM5 motherboards through standard UEFI firmware updates, continuing AMD’s long-standing platform support strategy. …
… The updated cooling assembly uses a larger vapor chamber paired with a rear-focused exhaust layout. …
… The Surface Laptop lineup also receives a significant update. …