The Fix: ASUS Releases a AGESA Motherboard 1.2.02 BIOS Update Addressing Ryzen USB Connectivity Issue

Asus has announced it has uploaded new AGESA 1.2.02 BIOS updates to all their 500 series motherboards, which should correct USB ports experiencing connectivity issues.

If you currently have an Asus 500 series Motherboard in your system, accessing the new AGESA 1.2.02 BIOS updates is somewhat an intuitive process. Click the highlighted link Asus support website; once you're there, select the Motherboard tab. Enter in the Product Series and Product Model. Next, click on "Driver and Utility" under the selected Motherboard; from there, you may begin downloading the updated AGESA 1.2.02 BIOS firmware.

Published reports stating the root of the problem are attributed to enabled PCIe 4.0 support on Asus 500 series Motherboards, thus causing connectivity issues regarding the USB port.

Updating the motherboards BIOS seems to be the best solution. Comment in the box below if you purchased the Asus 500 series Motherboard and if this solution alleviated your USB connectivity woes.

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