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First open-source firmware for AMD AM5 platform launched

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The firmware development company 3mdeb has released Dasharo v0.9.0, the first open-source UEFI firmware for AMD's AM5 platform. This new firmware supports Zen 4 Phoenix APUs and the MSI Pro B850-P WiFi motherboard, built upon Coreboot and AMD's openSIL framework. This release offers potential security and performance benefits over traditional closed-source firmware like AGESA, allowing for broader community scrutiny and compatibility with alternative firmware projects. AI

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First open-source firmware for AMD AM5 platform launched

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Aaron Klotz ·

    First open-source firmware for AM5 officially launches — Dasharo v0.9.0 brings Coreboot and openSIL to Zen 4 APUs on MSI B850

    3mdeb has introduced a new open-source firmware for the MSI B850-P WiFi, marking the first time open-source firmware has been introduced to the AM5 platform.

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