ASRock Releases Fixed VBIOS for Radeon RX 7900
ASRock's new VBIOS 1.0.6 replaces version 1.0.5, which was pulled after reports it left graphics cards unable to boot.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Semiconductors
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ASRock has released VBIOS 1.0.6 for Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX graphics cards, packaged as ASRVBFlash 1.0.6 and dated November 6. The firmware appeared on the company's support page on November 10 after the earlier 1.0.5 release was withdrawn.
Why it matters
Users who installed the earlier firmware reported their systems failed to POST with the GPUs installed, making the update a direct fix for affected owners. The episode highlights the risks of firmware flashing on consumer graphics hardware.
The new firmware is version 1.0.6, replacing the withdrawn 1.0.5 build that was part of a rollout covering 10 ASRock models. ASRock has not publicly explained the technical cause of the boot failures tied to the earlier version.
The players
ASRock
ASRock is a Taiwan-based motherboard and graphics card manufacturer that produces Radeon-based add-in boards.
The details
Systems that flashed VBIOS 1.0.5 failed to POST with the GPUs installed, and removing the cards allowed normal boot. ASRock has replaced the earlier firmware on its support page with version 1.0.6.
Timeline
October 29: Original VBIOS update released in the wider Radeon RX 7000 series rollout.
November 6: ASRVBFlash 1.0.6 firmware is dated.
November 10: VBIOS 1.0.6 appears on the ASRock support page.
Semiconductors Landscape
The episode is part of the October 29 Radeon RX 7000 series firmware rollout, in which ASRock issued updates for 10 models. The reversal shows how board-partner firmware can require correction after release.
Owners of affected Radeon RX 7900 XT and XTX cards who installed VBIOS 1.0.5 should update to 1.0.6 to restore normal boot behavior. Users should review ASRock's support page before flashing any graphics card firmware.
The takeaway
Firmware updates for graphics cards carry real risk, and owners should verify the version and follow manufacturer guidance before flashing. Checking support pages for corrected releases can prevent unbootable systems.
Further reading
For more on chip hardware and firmware developments, explore the Semiconductors section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wccftech.
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