Latest news on Ryzen 4000 performance updates
Latest news on Ryzen 4000 performance updates
You can still update the BIOS for your B550 chipset without relying on the BIOS Flashback feature. Make sure your motherboard supports BIOS updates and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for updating the BIOS on your system.
This suggests swapping your Ryzen 7 1700 and B350F board for a Ryzen 4000 CPU paired with a B550 board. If the B550 isn't compatible with the Ryzen 4000, you might need to reach out to AMD support for a loaned CPU or contact your retailer for BIOS updates. Alternatively, you can install the Ryzen 7 1700 on the B550 and update it yourself. Updated July 15, 2020 by minibois my brain small
I aim to add one additional configuration while maintaining the current setup.
It seems the B550 boards aren't compatible with the first generation Ryzen processors.
C R A P, your observation is correct. The B550 model only supports the Ryzen 3000 series at the moment, leaving out the 3200G and 3400G options. It seems you might need to reach out to AMD for a CPU loaner (assuming they have one available) or wait for a board that specifically supports the Ryzen 4000 series, such as the ones we used with MSI's MAX boards this generation.
unfamiliar with b550 compatibility for first generation models