AMD Zen 5-series CPU bug prevents iLok working

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mdyde
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AMD Zen 5-series CPU bug prevents iLok working

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PACE have notified us that a bug has been found in the microarchitecture of the AMD Zen 5-series CPUs that were released in July (branded under the “Ryzen 9000”, “Ryzen AI 9”, “Ryzen AI 300”, and possibly more names), which prevents any iLok-licensed products from working (including Hauptwerk).

They have reported it to AMD and are awaiting their response (hopefully a CPU firmware update to fix it).

In the meantime we'd strongly recommend avoiding buying those particular CPUs for use with Hauptwerk (or for use with any other iLok-licensed products).
Best regards, Martin.
Hauptwerk software designer/developer, Milan Digital Audio.
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Re: AMD Zen 5-series CPU bug prevents iLok working

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mdyde wrote:PACE have notified us that a bug has been found in the microarchitecture of the AMD Zen 5-series CPUs that were released in July (branded under the “Ryzen 9000”, “Ryzen AI 9”, “Ryzen AI 300”, and possibly more names), which prevents any iLok-licensed products from working (including Hauptwerk).

They have reported it to AMD and are awaiting their response (hopefully a CPU firmware update to fix it).

In the meantime we'd strongly recommend avoiding buying those particular CPUs for use with Hauptwerk (or for use with any other iLok-licensed products).
This warning came at a good time. I was already considering upgrading the current Intel i7-13700H-based MiniPC to an AMD AI-R9-8945HS-based one, for performance and lower heat dissipation. So, I will wait for the outcome of this question to properly assess the possibility of this update.
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Re: AMD Zen 5-series CPU bug prevents iLok working

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Thanks, abaymajr.
Best regards, Martin.
Hauptwerk software designer/developer, Milan Digital Audio.
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Re: AMD Zen 5-series CPU bug prevents iLok working

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A brief update: PACE have informed us that AMD currently expect to have a new BIOS version that fixes the problem ready for public release in early November.
Best regards, Martin.
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