Check the latest ASRock B450 Pro4 BIOS updates.
Check the latest ASRock B450 Pro4 BIOS updates.
Resource monitoring tools usually give incorrect readings. Even HWinfo shows I’m at 1333MHz, but I’m actually around 3466MHz. If your BIOS claims 3000MHz, I’ll go with it. A simple check is to run Cinebench R15 and a game benchmark, switching XMP on and off—higher scores mean your memory OC is working. If that works, you don’t need to update the BIOS.
Always avoid changing your BIOS unless necessary. If there’s a power interruption, you risk damaging the motherboard. This might ruin compatibility with the first-gen CPU. The topic isn’t connected.
Memory stability and support have gotten better with recent updates, though it still isn’t completely irrelevant or unnecessary. The exact impact varies based on the version of OP you’re using. It’s wise to review the details of the latest update and see what improvements it brings—updates don’t always have to be the newest release. Still, I suggest confirming the memory overclock before proceeding.
I'd personally go through the manual process of updating the BIOS as well. I understand it's not the best solution, but after trying other possible fixes, it might be worth a shot. It really depends on how comfortable people are with changes. If XMP was enabled and the system wasn't stable, a BIOS update would be unlikely to help. Still, it's not impossible—especially if a newer BIOS version brings better memory compatibility and stability improvements.