Many AM5 users reported USB dropouts (keyboard/mouse stuttering) and audio static via USB DACs. ASUS BIOS 314 includes:
| Metric | BIOS 1224 (Launch) | BIOS 314 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 38,200 | 38,450 | +0.6% | | Geekbench 6 Single | 2,850 | 2,870 | +0.7% | | DDR5 Latency (ns) | 72.4 ns | 68.1 ns | -6% | | SoC Voltage (Load) | 1.36V | 1.24V | -8.8% (Safety) | | Boot Time (Cold) | 62 seconds | 28 seconds | -55% | | Idle Power (Package) | 38W | 31W | -18% | asus bios 314
Updating your BIOS carries inherent risk (power outage = bricked board). Follow this guide carefully. 200 | 38