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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 84878, member: 27"] Arrow Lake Refresh is still unofficial, but motherboard makers are already shipping BIOS prep like the CPUs are basically waiting in the wings. BIOS updates jump the gun [LIST] [*]ASUS is rolling out BIOS updates later this month. [*]The updates target workstation, embedded, and consumer boards. [*]Compatibility is being lined up before Intel even makes things official. [/LIST] Which chipsets are covered [LIST] [*]The workstation W880 chipset is on the list. [*]Embedded platforms like Q870 are included. [*]Consumer boards across the 800-series get updates too. [*]Z890, B860, and entry-level H810 are all accounted for. [/LIST] Intel stays oddly quiet [LIST] [*]Intel still has not formally announced Arrow Lake Refresh. [*]Public messaging around the lineup is minimal. [*]Leaks are doing most of the talking right now. [/LIST] What the refresh actually includes [LIST] [*]Desktop Arrow Lake Refresh is expected to include three SKUs. [*]Core Ultra 5 250K Plus sits at the bottom. [*]Core Ultra 7 270K Plus fills the middle. [*]Core Ultra 9 290K Plus anchors the lineup. [*]Each chip is rumored to push either higher core counts or higher boost clocks. [/LIST] Launch window speculation [LIST] [*]The current rumor window points to March or April. [*]That timing fits with vendors rushing BIOS readiness. [*]Motherboard makers rarely move this early without confidence. [/LIST] ASUS is not alone [LIST] [*]GIGABYTE is also preparing for Arrow Lake Refresh. [*]The Z890 AORUS ELITE WiFi7 PLUS was shown at CES. [*]Existing GIGABYTE boards are expected to receive BIOS updates as well. [/LIST] Why this matters [LIST] [*]BIOS readiness usually signals near-term launches. [*]Vendors want zero friction on day one. [*]Early prep avoids compatibility drama at retail. [/LIST] Waiting on Intel [LIST] [*]Official confirmation is still missing. [*]The expectation is that Intel will speak up before Q1 ends. [*]Until then, BIOS updates are doing all the hinting for them. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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