Is the BIOS updated after installing the CPU?

miran0
Junior Member

07-16-2020, 06:07 PM

I’ve just installed all components on my MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk motherboard (CPU, cooler, RAM, SSD). I forgot to update the BIOS beforehand. Is it safe to update the BIOS while everything is already installed? Or should I remove everything first?

miran0

07-16-2020, 06:07 PM #1

Rayack
Senior Member

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07-17-2020, 05:49 AM

You can upgrade the BIOS once everything is set up. Most boards need a CPU to perform this update, but some models support BIOS flashback, allowing updates even without a CPU. Updating is definitely possible with all components installed.

Rayack

07-17-2020, 05:49 AM #2

EmmaRosie629
Senior Member

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07-17-2020, 08:20 AM

Eigenvector mentioned this earlier, but are you really considering the present CPU isn’t suitable without the BIOS upgrade? Usually you require an older, compatible processor to apply the update before a newer one functions, right?

EmmaRosie629

07-17-2020, 08:20 AM #3

Bguy4360
Junior Member

07-20-2020, 12:06 PM

It includes a bios flash function, making it work after an update.

Bguy4360

07-20-2020, 12:06 PM #4

It includes a bios flash function, making it work after an update.

BlaseGames
Member

169

07-21-2020, 06:39 PM

However, the update might need a compatible processor at the moment.

BlaseGames

07-21-2020, 06:39 PM #5

However, the update might need a compatible processor at the moment.

PiXel_ExTaZi
Junior Member

07-22-2020, 02:52 PM

The B550 Tomahawk allows BIOS flashback, eliminating the need for a CPU. The board also includes Ryzen 5xxx chips by default, so no updates are necessary unless your RAM type isn’t compatible (as happened with my setup).

PiXel_ExTaZi

07-22-2020, 02:52 PM #6