Windows 11 24H2: New Intel Processors and Z890 Motherboards Face Compatibility Issues

Technical Problems with the New Update

Following the release of the Windows 11 24H2 update, users with the latest Intel processors and Z890 boards have begun to report problems with the operating system. The operating system apparently doesn't fully support the latest chips, which leads to instability and slow performance, as well as random crashes and reboots.

The problems directly relate to the new Core Ultra 200S chip series and Xe integrated graphics. Most likely, a conflict between the discrete and integrated graphics card occurs during a Windows update.

A Problem Similar to the WD Story

It's worth noting that this situation reminds us of the incident with Western Digital's SSDs when owners of new drives faced compatibility issues and a decrease in operating system performance. WD was forced to promptly release firmware updates to eliminate repeated errors. Now Intel and Microsoft are facing a similar problem: when using Windows 11 24H2 on Z890 motherboards, performance decreases and crashes during resource-intensive tasks.

Microsoft and Intel Are Working on a Solution

The problems have been officially recognized, and both companies are now looking for the best solutions to fix them. Users are advised to wait to install the updates or temporarily downgrade to a previous version of Windows to avoid disruptions.

Can I Fix the Problem Now?

Yes, but you need to be careful.

One way to solve the problem is to disable the built-in graphics before updating the system. Another way is to update the BIOS.

Both of these options require intervention in the BIOS settings, which can lead to its own set of issues.