Check if a BIOS update is needed for MSI X570 without the CPU, and see if it's necessary for the 5900X or 5950X models.
Check if a BIOS update is needed for MSI X570 without the CPU, and see if it's necessary for the 5900X or 5950X models.
The discussion centers on a potential upgrade path using high-end motherboards. The focus is on the Gigabyte X570 AORUS Master and the MSI X570 Prestige Creation, with the latter being favored for its enhanced USB ports and M.2 support. The user seeks information about ownership of the MSI board, whether it runs a 5000-series CPU, and if BIOS updates are possible without a CPU installed. They also want clarity on whether the Gigabyte model supports BIOS updates independently of the CPU.
The issue is whether you can update the BIOS without a CPU installed, specifically for a 5000-series ready version. The Gigabyte board appears to support this. In contrast, the MSI board seems limited in this capability. It would be better to stick with the Gigabyte board to avoid extra costs for both the motherboard and an affordable AM4 CPU.
Nope. You need a cpu installed to enter bios on every single motherboard in the world. The boards that flash without the CPU, flash with nothing at all connected, not even the memory. You rely on a flashing LED to confirm a bios flash, something the creation does not offer. You can tell just by looking at the I/O panel side of the board. None of the USB ports are labeled Flash and there isn't a bios flash button. Edited March 23, 2021 by ShrimpBrime corrections No to Nope. Just looks nicer.
Just in case the setup is MSI X570 Prestige Creation 5950x, I'm encountering the same problem. It would be great if MSI provided clearer guidance. Possibly they were too optimistic and built the whole system. Turned on the machine and it didn't work—got a postcode of '0d'. I searched online, but MSI's documentation mentions "d0" is reserved for later use, which is nice. Some mention RAM incompatibility, so I double-checked on PC Part Picker. It did flag an issue, saying the motherboard needs a flash. Apparently, everything I read about the MSI MOBO only references this once in the BIOS, but the system errors before entering BIOS. It feels like a tricky situation. Maybe I need an older CPU to update the BIOS? Thanks ahead.