I can assist you with your MSI MoBo and Ryzen CPU setup. Let me know what specific help you need!
I can assist you with your MSI MoBo and Ryzen CPU setup. Let me know what specific help you need!
Hello everyone, I just bought an MSI 450i MoBo and a Ryzen 3600 processor. My new 450i doesn’t come with the flash BIOS button, which is confusing because I need to set it up for my PC to function properly. My previous machine had an Intel i7-4790K and an Asus ROG Maximus Vii Hero graphics card. I also have a 32GB flash drive. Could someone walk me through the process in detail or share a video that shows how to do this with my current setup? Your help would be really appreciated!
If the motherboard's BIOS isn't up-to-date (you can test this by trying to boot it with the 3600 in), you'll need a Ryzen 2000, Ryzen 1000 or an Athlon 200GE to get the system running. Enter the BIOS and use the built-in flashing tool. The board lacks USB Flashback and similar options, so you'll require a compatible CPU. I wouldn't suggest using an AMD A-series APU, since they stop receiving support in the Ryzen 3000 BIOS update. AMD provides boot-kits on their site, but you might find local PC shops willing to perform the flashing if you prefer not to handle it yourself.
Sure, I'd be happy to help! Could you provide more details about what you're looking for? That way I can suggest the most affordable option for you.
You can obtain a complimentary boot kit from AMD's site. They will provide you with an Athlon 200GE, which you can use to refresh your BIOS and then return the CPU. This is the most affordable route, though you might need to reach out to MSI first to confirm their willingness to assist.
The most affordable option seems to be the Ryzen 3 1200 for $59.37 or the Athlon 200GE for $56.99, both available on Amazon US.
You only require a Ryzen 3 1200, your graphics card, the motherboard, a CPU cooler, a power supply unit, a flash drive, and a functional computer. No operating system is needed to complete this task; however, you must have a working machine to download the BIOS. Visit your motherboard’s product page, navigate to "Support," and obtain the most recent BIOS file. Extract the contents and place the BIOS file on the root of your flash drive. Proceed with the provided instructions.