MSI has begun releasing motherboard models equipped with expanded 64-megabyte BIOS chips to accommodate upcoming AMD Zen 6 processors alongside existing Ryzen generations. Four models spanning B850 and X870E chipsets will feature the doubled storage capacity, according to specifications obtained by hardware leaker wxnod.
The MAG B850M Mortar Max WiFi represents the entry-level option with an additional M.2 slot compared to standard variants, while three X870E boards carry similar upgrades. MSI markets the enhanced capacity as enabling next-level CPU compatibility, though observers note that current 32-megabyte chips typically suffice for multiple processor generations on the AM5 platform.
All revised models incorporate OC Engine technology for performance optimization and maintain design layouts matching their non-Max counterparts. Zen 6 processors remain approximately one year from commercial availability despite this preparation by board manufacturers.
The MAG B850M Mortar Max WiFi represents the entry-level option with an additional M.2 slot compared to standard variants, while three X870E boards carry similar upgrades. MSI markets the enhanced capacity as enabling next-level CPU compatibility, though observers note that current 32-megabyte chips typically suffice for multiple processor generations on the AM5 platform.
All revised models incorporate OC Engine technology for performance optimization and maintain design layouts matching their non-Max counterparts. Zen 6 processors remain approximately one year from commercial availability despite this preparation by board manufacturers.
