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Magic_Wolf_
Senior Member
530
12-08-2024, 02:26 PM
#1
I'm 3 years past the firmware date for my BIOS and my new RAM isn't functioning well. I suspect the issue might be related to the previous RAM, which was identical just now but with more gigabytes. Should I upgrade one at a time or switch directly to the latest BIOS version?
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Magic_Wolf_
12-08-2024, 02:26 PM #1

I'm 3 years past the firmware date for my BIOS and my new RAM isn't functioning well. I suspect the issue might be related to the previous RAM, which was identical just now but with more gigabytes. Should I upgrade one at a time or switch directly to the latest BIOS version?

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Fantatrol_HD
Member
64
12-08-2024, 09:16 PM
#2
Varies by chipset and board type; often involves initial BIOS setup, especially on AM4 boards due to significant changes in AGESA for CPU compatibility.
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Fantatrol_HD
12-08-2024, 09:16 PM #2

Varies by chipset and board type; often involves initial BIOS setup, especially on AM4 boards due to significant changes in AGESA for CPU compatibility.

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SlayFuzzy
Member
180
12-13-2024, 09:50 AM
#3
My device is an Asus Prime x570 p AM4, running a version from 2020.
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SlayFuzzy
12-13-2024, 09:50 AM #3

My device is an Asus Prime x570 p AM4, running a version from 2020.

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Mundojogador
Member
67
12-16-2024, 01:32 AM
#4
Ryzen 7 5800X is a powerful processor model.
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Mundojogador
12-16-2024, 01:32 AM #4

Ryzen 7 5800X is a powerful processor model.

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scottynail
Junior Member
4
12-16-2024, 04:13 AM
#5
Deliver everything to 4408
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scottynail
12-16-2024, 04:13 AM #5

Deliver everything to 4408

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MCkeiron
Junior Member
39
12-17-2024, 09:36 AM
#6
I'll work with a flash drive now. I'm on version 3001. I ran MemTest86 and encountered an issue with the RAM. It's the same RAM I used previously, but it's 32 gigabytes instead of the usual 16.
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MCkeiron
12-17-2024, 09:36 AM #6

I'll work with a flash drive now. I'm on version 3001. I ran MemTest86 and encountered an issue with the RAM. It's the same RAM I used previously, but it's 32 gigabytes instead of the usual 16.

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CamaroKingz
Junior Member
20
12-17-2024, 09:52 AM
#7
For each firmware version discuss separately. Upgrade only when necessary. For instance, if a board lists bios 1.1 through 3.2 with specific upgrade notes—like "Upgrade to 2.0 before 2.1"—follow those instructions. If your board is at 1.2, you must go through 2.0 then 3.2. This design means no mandatory intermediate versions; just update the latest release. Yes, the officially designated "beta" version (AGESA 1208) works perfectly in my system.
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CamaroKingz
12-17-2024, 09:52 AM #7

For each firmware version discuss separately. Upgrade only when necessary. For instance, if a board lists bios 1.1 through 3.2 with specific upgrade notes—like "Upgrade to 2.0 before 2.1"—follow those instructions. If your board is at 1.2, you must go through 2.0 then 3.2. This design means no mandatory intermediate versions; just update the latest release. Yes, the officially designated "beta" version (AGESA 1208) works perfectly in my system.

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MinaStyrith
Member
132
12-23-2024, 03:20 AM
#8
Don't require a flash drive. Simply extract the Bios to the root folder on any of your storage devices.
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MinaStyrith
12-23-2024, 03:20 AM #8

Don't require a flash drive. Simply extract the Bios to the root folder on any of your storage devices.

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ianator800
Junior Member
9
01-13-2025, 05:56 AM
#9
I'll proceed now. Then start Windows, followed by running MemTest again during the night.
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ianator800
01-13-2025, 05:56 AM #9

I'll proceed now. Then start Windows, followed by running MemTest again during the night.

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Superlettuce19
Senior Member
370
01-21-2025, 12:37 AM
#10
I can help you with that. Just let me know what you need to do!
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Superlettuce19
01-21-2025, 12:37 AM #10

I can help you with that. Just let me know what you need to do!