Sapphire issues security firmware update for Radeon RX 7000 GPUs
Sapphire has released a security-focused firmware update for all its AMD Radeon RX 7000 series desktop graphics cards. The update, made in collaboration with AMD, addresses a security issue affecting cards including the RX 7600, 7700 XT, 7800 XT, and 7900 XT/XTX. Users should install the latest AMD graphics driver, then follow Sapphire's guide to safely update the card's firmware, which requires about 15-20 minutes.
- Covers all Sapphire RX 7000 series desktop GPUs
- Addresses a security issue found with AMD
- Firmware updater runs in normal and safe modes
- Update requires latest AMD graphics drivers
- Confirmation of update shown in AMD Adrenalin software
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