AMD reverses course and will re-enable memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 in July
After removing the memory encryption feature in a previous update, the manufacturer yielded to community requests and will release the function via a BIOS update next month.
AMD has announced that it will restore firmware-based Trusted Memory Encryption (TSME) to its non-PRO desktop Ryzen 9000 processors through a BIOS update scheduled for July. The decision reverses a previous move by the company, which had removed the functionality in a recent firmware update.
The reversal came after the manufacturer received feedback from the user community. According to AMD, customer input was deemed valuable in deciding to bring the feature back to the new processors.
TSME is a security-focused technology designed to protect data in memory against unauthorized access. With the new BIOS update, users of the standard Ryzen 9000 lineup will once again have the option to enable the protection on their machines.
Will AMD bring back memory encryption to Ryzen 9000 processors?
Yes, AMD has announced it will re-enable firmware-based Trusted Memory Encryption (TSME) on non-PRO desktop Ryzen 9000 processors through a BIOS update scheduled for July.
Why did AMD decide to restore TSME to Ryzen 9000 CPUs?
AMD reversed its decision to remove the memory encryption feature after receiving valuable feedback and requests from the user community.
What is Trusted Memory Encryption (TSME)?
TSME is a security-focused technology designed to protect data stored in a computer's memory against unauthorized access.