No, updating BIOS isn't necessary during PC assembly. It's only needed after installation or if hardware changes.
No, updating BIOS isn't necessary during PC assembly. It's only needed after installation or if hardware changes.
I'm unsure about this because some Quora comments suggest updating BIOS isn't needed unless the software is very old or your hardware doesn't match. Generally, it's a good idea to check before installing Windows. For your R5 3600 system, it works well with Mortar out of the box, but whether you should update the BIOS later depends on your future upgrades—especially if you plan to use a newer CPU like Zen 3. Since you're not familiar with BIOS updates, it might be safer to wait until you're ready for that change.
It only came with improved CPU support and resolved several critical issues.
Your approach is to wait until issues arise—like RAM performance problems or unexpected bugs—to update the BIOS. At that point, both the RAM and BIOS should function correctly together. If you plan to move to a Zen 3 (Ryzen 5000) setup, ensure the BIOS is updated. Be aware that due to the small size of the BIOS chip, some versions may not support newer chips, but newer BIOS releases typically include Zen 2 and later. Check the official release notes for details.
It's not required, but it's wise to see if newer BIOS updates exist.
If the system POSTs and has no issues, then no need. If you have oddball issues, then sure, update the BIOS, never hurts
Typically you access the bios, enter your network details and password, and it handles the rest automatically