B450 Pro 4 Bios latest version release.
B450 Pro 4 Bios latest version release.
Current BIOS version is P3.50, dated 2019/7/25. Upgrading to a CPU like R5 3600 would require BIOS update to P3.90. The manufacturer advises against it if you're using Pinnacle, Raven, Summit or Bristol Ridge CPUs.
Your current BIOS doesn’t recognize the 3600 setting, meaning you’ll have to update it. The 2200G model works with the B450 chipset, which means flashing should be manageable.
Set up the 3600 using the existing BIOS settings. It seems unlikely there will be issues, so you might not need to update the BIOS if everything is functioning properly. I’m not sure if ASRock BIOS allows reverting to an earlier version based on the instructions provided. In December, I upgraded to BIOS version 3.90 while still running a Pinacle Ridge 2700X for a week without problems, but later switched to a 3900X. My assumption is that 3.90 supports both 2nd and 3rd generation Ryzen models. I only considered updating the BIOS because the RGB controls stopped working after a Windows update or when I powered on the next day.
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I'm curious about your experience, did you need to modify the BIOS? You recently purchased an ASRock B450 Pro4 and a Ryzen 5 3600, even though you asked the store to verify compatibility and update them if needed. They didn't seem to do that. Could you ask if they had any success with the P3.50 BIOS? Did you install that version on your board during manufacturing or did you upgrade yourself? I've searched online for information about whether companies like ASRock release updated hardware versions, but so far I haven't found much. I'm hoping to know if I should look for a local shop for help with a BIOS update before assembling. Anyone have any idea if these boards come with the original factory BIOS version marked?