Intel Z890 motherboards are frequently crashing or rebooting due to Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 24H2 upgrade; users must adjust the BIOS settings to fix this issue. This adds to the long list of problems that Windows users have encountered since the significant update.
El Chapuzas Informatico, who have been keeping a close eye on the matter, posted in Spanish that the Z890 motherboard problem seems to be caused by a conflict between integrated and dedicated GPUs. This issue is reportedly happening with boards from several companies, including MSI and Gigabyte, thus it does not appear to be exclusive to any one mobo. At this point, it is unclear if Microsoft’s update is solely to blame or if Intel is also somewhat to blame.
Before performing any required BIOS upgrades, users must access the motherboard BIOS and disable the integrated graphics in order to fix the problems. Although it does not appear that this bug will permanently harm users’ boards, it is obvious that Microsoft must deliver a solution as soon as possible to prevent any such issues.
Many Windows users are finding the 24H2 upgrade to be a nightmare thus far. Even before the current Z890 issue, users of Western Digital SSDs have been experiencing occasional BSODs (Blue Screen of Death). Because Windows updates are frequently sent automatically when a user restarts or shuts down their computer—something that many users still find quite annoying—this is particularly annoying for users.
There are many PC users who maintain particular system configurations, and given the variety of strange hardware-specific bugs with 24H2, it is possible that some users could experience multiple issues that are difficult to troubleshoot independently. Even though the current issue does not appear to be bricking boards or causing any major damage, it is impossible to predict what other problems the troubled Windows update could cause.
There are solutions available in this case, thanks to motherboard manufacturers pushing urgent BIOS updates to address the issue. We still hope Microsoft takes swift action to address all the lingering bugs so we can fully enjoy the enhancements that Windows 11 24H2 offers.
