No, a 300 Series board does not need the 2000 Series update for the Ryzen 5 1600AF.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, a 300 Series board does not need the 2000 Series update for the Ryzen 5 1600AF.

Paplet
Junior Member

03-29-2016, 10:15 AM

The Ryzen 1600AF is built on a 12nm process and was introduced alongside the 400 Series MB and 2000 Series CPUs. I'm checking if an older 300 Series board would need a BIOS upgrade for the 2000 Series CPUs to support it.

Paplet

03-29-2016, 10:15 AM #1

Cadariou
Posting Freak

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03-30-2016, 09:44 AM

You can also use different 1000 series Ryzen chips. However, you need to update the BIOS to back the newer AF 1600 release.

Cadariou

03-30-2016, 09:44 AM #2

You can also use different 1000 series Ryzen chips. However, you need to update the BIOS to back the newer AF 1600 release.

kamiloo96
Junior Member

03-31-2016, 02:03 AM

I was nervous about it. I planned to buy a used, inexpensive 300 Series board, but I’m unsure if the BIOS will be compatible with the 1600AF.

kamiloo96

03-31-2016, 02:03 AM #3

I was nervous about it. I planned to buy a used, inexpensive 300 Series board, but I’m unsure if the BIOS will be compatible with the 1600AF.

iron_finder1
Posting Freak

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03-31-2016, 10:22 AM

If it's available, confirm with the seller that the bios are fully current and functioning properly. It should be in good condition. They're getting these new units. You're unsure about what might be stored there.

iron_finder1

03-31-2016, 10:22 AM #4