ASRock has released new firmware downloads for ten Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, expanding the availability of updates across AMD’s RDNA 3 lineup. The files appeared on the manufacturer’s official support website on October 29, 2026, following similar releases from Sapphire and GIGABYTE earlier in the month.
The new downloads are listed as version 1.0.5 and cover selected Radeon RX 7600 XT, RX 7700 XT, RX 7800 XT, RX 7900 XT and RX 7900 XTX models. However, ASRock has not published a detailed changelog explaining what the firmware modifies.
The following graphics cards are included in ASRock’s October 29 update listings:
– Radeon RX 7600 XT Challenger 16GB OC – Radeon RX 7600 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC – Radeon RX 7700 XT Challenger 12GB OC – Radeon RX 7800 XT Challenger 16GB OC – Radeon RX 7800 XT Steel Legend 16GB OC – Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming 20GB OC – Radeon RX 7900 XT Phantom Gaming White 20GB OC – Radeon RX 7900 XTX Phantom Gaming 24GB OC – Radeon RX 7900 XTX Taichi 24GB OC – Radeon RX 7900 XTX Taichi White 24GB OC
ASRock’s support listings identify ASRVBFlash version 1.0.5 as the accompanying flashing utility. The updates can be installed through the company’s Windows-based flashing tool, although owners should verify their exact graphics card model before downloading and applying any firmware.
The timing suggests that ASRock’s releases may be connected to the Radeon RX 7000 security updates already distributed by Sapphire and GIGABYTE. Earlier in October, both manufacturers introduced revised firmware for selected AMD graphics cards, with GIGABYTE explicitly identifying security vulnerabilities associated with AMD-SN-6023.
AMD subsequently confirmed that the earlier firmware releases were intended to address potential security vulnerabilities. The company explained that patches were being distributed ahead of public disclosure to allow affected users to update their hardware before technical details became available.
AMD also stated that it had received no reports of the vulnerabilities being exploited and recommended installing the appropriate firmware once graphics card manufacturers made it available.
However, ASRock’s own release notes do not mention AMD-SN-6023 or explicitly describe a security fix. The connection between its October 29 downloads and the previously identified vulnerabilities therefore remains unconfirmed. The precise nature and severity of those vulnerabilities have also not been publicly detailed.
For Radeon RX 7000 owners, these updates concern the graphics card’s firmware rather than the regular AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition graphics driver. Updating the driver alone would not replace the firmware stored on the graphics card.
Firmware flashing also requires greater care than a routine driver installation. An interrupted update or incompatible firmware can potentially leave a graphics card unusable. ASRock’s standard support guidance cautions against unnecessary VBIOS updates when a card is functioning normally, creating some uncertainty for owners considering these releases while the company has yet to explain their purpose.
Users should therefore consult ASRock’s official support page for their exact model and follow the manufacturer’s instructions rather than attempting to install firmware intended for another Radeon card.
The rollout comes as enthusiasts continue exploring firmware-level modifications on modern graphics hardware, including new NVIDIA VBIOS modification tools. Unlike those enthusiast utilities, ASRock’s downloads are manufacturer-provided firmware packages, with no confirmed performance improvements or overclocking changes.
For now, the confirmed development is the availability of ten new ASRock Radeon RX 7000 firmware downloads dated October 29. Whether they contain the same security corrections previously identified by GIGABYTE will remain uncertain until ASRock or AMD provides more specific documentation.
