Ryzen 9000 Series Chipset Drivers
AMD rolled out new Windows 11/10 chipset drivers for its Ryzen 9000 series processors, which includes bug fixes and improved driver support [https://windowsreport.com/amd-rolls-out-new-windows-11-10-chipset-drivers-for-ryzen-9000-and-older-series/]. What specific bug fixes are included?
The new drivers include updated AMD Provisioning Packages Services that automatically check for processor changes on each system boot. This simplifies testing and upgrades, potentially eliminating the need to reinstall Windows after a processor change. The update also includes an updated 3D V-Cache Performance Optimizer that is designed to work properly in Windows 10 with VBS enabled. Additionally, the driver package restores support for the AMS Mailbox driver and the S0i3 filter driver, which are important for power management and system communication. A new Application Compatibility Database has been added, which is a whitelist of games that aren't covered by the other two technologies. This database detects if any of the listed games are being used and reduces the thread pool size, a feature derived from the Threadripper series. The drivers also address issues where driver names appear in English on non-English operating systems and occasional failures when installing or upgrading the Ryzen PPKG component. There are also compatibility improvements for the AMS and S0i3 filter drivers on non-English OS environments. For users who need to roll back to older chipset installer versions, the release notes provide a workaround involving uninstalling the newer installer and deleting the "Qt_Dependencies" folder. However, some users have reported issues with the installation process, such as partial installs or incorrect driver version reporting.
