Extra ASUS clients can now set up Home windows 11 24H2 after making use of a BIOS replace that resolves blue display of dying (BSOD) points acknowledged in October.
As Microsoft revealed final 12 months when it added a compatibility maintain blocking the Home windows 11 2024 Replace on affected methods, these issues happen when making an attempt to replace to Home windows 11 24H2 on some ASUS gadgets with very particular {hardware} elements.
Redmond mentioned on the time that the recognized concern primarily impacts ASUS X415KA and X515KA laptop computer fashions. “Through the replace course of, gadgets may expertise a blue display with an error message and can’t full the set up of model 24H2,” it acknowledged.
Nonetheless, in a current replace to the Home windows launch well being dashboard, Microsoft says it is now rolling out a BIOS replace offered by ASUS that addresses the BSOD issues, making the newest Home windows 11 model obtainable on extra ASUS gadgets.
“Units with ASUS fashions X415KA and X515KA operating a BIOS model decrease than 311 might want to set up the newest BIOS replace to take away the safeguard and proceed with the Home windows 11, model 24H2 improve,” Microsoft mentioned.
“The BIOS replace is categorized as a Important Replace (CU) and is obtainable by way of Home windows Replace. Whereas the safeguard stays in place, it’ll step by step be lifted as extra gadgets obtain the replace.”
ASUS customers who need their PCs prepared for a Home windows 11 24H2 improve are suggested to first set up the BIOS replace, obtainable through Settings > Home windows Replace.
Final month, Microsoft additionally lifted a safeguard maintain that prevented gadgets with Auto HDR enabled from putting in the Home windows 11 2024 Replace on account of gaming points similar to recreation freezes and graphics that look high-contrast and oversaturated. It additionally eliminated compatibility holds for Home windows 11 PCs with Murderer’s Creed compatibility points that precipitated crashes, freezes, and audio issues.
Nonetheless, you will not have the ability to improve if Home windows 11 24H2 is blocked in your PC by one of many remaining safeguard holds prompted by incompatible configurations or software program.
These embrace gadgets with Asphalt 8 (Airborne), Dirac audio enchancment software program, built-in cameras, or operating the Secure Examination Browser and Straightforward Anti-Cheat purposes.