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Gigabyte AB 350 gaming with third generation Ryzen processors

Gigabyte AB 350 gaming with third generation Ryzen processors

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SirMemeMachine
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07-26-2016, 10:51 AM
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The Gigabyte Ab500 Gaming supports second and third generation Ryzen CPUs out of the box. No BIOS update is needed for compatibility. If you need a specific CPU model, ensure it matches the supported range.
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SirMemeMachine
07-26-2016, 10:51 AM #1

The Gigabyte Ab500 Gaming supports second and third generation Ryzen CPUs out of the box. No BIOS update is needed for compatibility. If you need a specific CPU model, ensure it matches the supported range.

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07-30-2016, 05:27 PM
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It varies based on when you got it. Did you buy it recently? The box usually has a label showing compatibility details. Without an orange or grey label, it’s likely designed for the first generation Ryzen.
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07-30-2016, 05:27 PM #2

It varies based on when you got it. Did you buy it recently? The box usually has a label showing compatibility details. Without an orange or grey label, it’s likely designed for the first generation Ryzen.

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08-12-2016, 04:24 PM
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Alright, I'll review it. Thanks!
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kilian1902
08-12-2016, 04:24 PM #3

Alright, I'll review it. Thanks!

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08-13-2016, 03:20 AM
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It's just this one thing.
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SlyMaster360
08-13-2016, 03:20 AM #4

It's just this one thing.

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SupBru776
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08-13-2016, 04:44 AM
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It seems this motherboard is limited to older CPUs and lacks a method for updating the BIOS without a matching processor. Would someone with a Ryzen chip be able to help?
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08-13-2016, 04:44 AM #5

It seems this motherboard is limited to older CPUs and lacks a method for updating the BIOS without a matching processor. Would someone with a Ryzen chip be able to help?

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Cokkie77
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08-14-2016, 05:39 AM
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Sadly, the majority of B350 motherboards only accommodate up to 2nd generation Ryzen. While some models are compatible with Ryzen Gen 3 processors (Matisse and Picasso), a BIOS upgrade is necessary. Positive news is that these boards do support Gen 3 Ryzen chips. You'll have to install a BIOS update first. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...upport-cpu However, you must complete several BIOS updates before reaching the version that matches your processor.
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Cokkie77
08-14-2016, 05:39 AM #6

Sadly, the majority of B350 motherboards only accommodate up to 2nd generation Ryzen. While some models are compatible with Ryzen Gen 3 processors (Matisse and Picasso), a BIOS upgrade is necessary. Positive news is that these boards do support Gen 3 Ryzen chips. You'll have to install a BIOS update first. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...upport-cpu However, you must complete several BIOS updates before reaching the version that matches your processor.

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08-14-2016, 09:02 AM
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The Ryzen bootkit service is available, but it doesn't specify compatibility with B350 boards. It's unclear if it can be applied in your case.
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augustb19907
08-14-2016, 09:02 AM #7

The Ryzen bootkit service is available, but it doesn't specify compatibility with B350 boards. It's unclear if it can be applied in your case.

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08-16-2016, 07:05 AM
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AMD stopped offering the boot kit support for early models once it became unnecessary for later generations.
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xXApfelkernXx
08-16-2016, 07:05 AM #8

AMD stopped offering the boot kit support for early models once it became unnecessary for later generations.

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