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PAJE
Junior Member
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08-17-2019, 01:20 PM
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I've been using the Ryzen 7 2700x in my motherboard for about a year now. It's a bit awkward to admit, but I haven't updated the BIOS since I installed it. I've considered upgrading to the Ryzen 9 3900x, but someone advised me to update my BIOS first. On the support page for my motherboard, it states that ASRock doesn't recommend updating the BIOS if you're running a Pinnacle, Raven or Summit Ridge CPU. My concern is whether I can safely update my 2700x to the latest BIOS and then install the 3900x without issues. Since the 2700x is a Pinnacle Ridge model, could this pose a risk of damaging my board? I'm in a tight spot—affordable replacements are hard to come by, so updating the BIOS seems like my best chance. Thanks for any advice you can provide.
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PAJE
08-17-2019, 01:20 PM #1

I've been using the Ryzen 7 2700x in my motherboard for about a year now. It's a bit awkward to admit, but I haven't updated the BIOS since I installed it. I've considered upgrading to the Ryzen 9 3900x, but someone advised me to update my BIOS first. On the support page for my motherboard, it states that ASRock doesn't recommend updating the BIOS if you're running a Pinnacle, Raven or Summit Ridge CPU. My concern is whether I can safely update my 2700x to the latest BIOS and then install the 3900x without issues. Since the 2700x is a Pinnacle Ridge model, could this pose a risk of damaging my board? I'm in a tight spot—affordable replacements are hard to come by, so updating the BIOS seems like my best chance. Thanks for any advice you can provide.

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RamyDG
Junior Member
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08-17-2019, 02:34 PM
#2
You might permanently damage your board during a BIOS update if the power fails, and yes, you can apply the 2700x update.
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RamyDG
08-17-2019, 02:34 PM #2

You might permanently damage your board during a BIOS update if the power fails, and yes, you can apply the 2700x update.

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Nightwolf_C
Member
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08-17-2019, 09:46 PM
#3
I was aware of the power outage, but I needed to double-check the Pinnacle ridge situation since I haven’t changed anything in high school for about a decade. To be clear, can I upgrade to the latest version that supports 3900x with my 2700x, even though the manufacturer site warns against it? I’m really anxious about this, so please understand if I’m asking this again—it’s a lot to process. Thanks for your help!
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Nightwolf_C
08-17-2019, 09:46 PM #3

I was aware of the power outage, but I needed to double-check the Pinnacle ridge situation since I haven’t changed anything in high school for about a decade. To be clear, can I upgrade to the latest version that supports 3900x with my 2700x, even though the manufacturer site warns against it? I’m really anxious about this, so please understand if I’m asking this again—it’s a lot to process. Thanks for your help!

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NotADeathclaw
Junior Member
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08-20-2019, 02:54 AM
#4
I was looking into this and heard mixed opinions. Some believe earlier athletes won't be effective anymore, while others think it's completely normal since the rules don't specify otherwise. Overall, it seems fine and there shouldn't be any issues.
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NotADeathclaw
08-20-2019, 02:54 AM #4

I was looking into this and heard mixed opinions. Some believe earlier athletes won't be effective anymore, while others think it's completely normal since the rules don't specify otherwise. Overall, it seems fine and there shouldn't be any issues.

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PimQ1
Member
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08-20-2019, 08:09 AM
#5
Great, thanks for your feedback. I appreciate the discussion and the idea behind it. It’s definitely sparked some thoughts, though I wouldn’t have waited that long for a new board. Cheers!
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PimQ1
08-20-2019, 08:09 AM #5

Great, thanks for your feedback. I appreciate the discussion and the idea behind it. It’s definitely sparked some thoughts, though I wouldn’t have waited that long for a new board. Cheers!

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Cesar_M_O
Member
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08-27-2019, 07:57 PM
#6
i do still recommend reading up on it as i said technically there is nothing wrong with it but i do not have a whole lot experience with asrock so reading up on it i would say would be worth it good luck with updating the bios
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Cesar_M_O
08-27-2019, 07:57 PM #6

i do still recommend reading up on it as i said technically there is nothing wrong with it but i do not have a whole lot experience with asrock so reading up on it i would say would be worth it good luck with updating the bios

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Udlu
Member
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08-29-2019, 07:35 PM
#7
The issue lies in AMD needing to maintain backward compatibility for newer chips, which means the latest updates might eliminate support for some older CPU models. I can't confirm if the 2700X is affected yet—I'll need to check further. At first glance, it seems uncertain, but the matching codename on the drop list suggests it's not a clear sign.
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Udlu
08-29-2019, 07:35 PM #7

The issue lies in AMD needing to maintain backward compatibility for newer chips, which means the latest updates might eliminate support for some older CPU models. I can't confirm if the 2700X is affected yet—I'll need to check further. At first glance, it seems uncertain, but the matching codename on the drop list suggests it's not a clear sign.

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pierreluc269
Junior Member
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08-29-2019, 07:54 PM
#8
based on my observations (and possibly incorrect), it is not...
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pierreluc269
08-29-2019, 07:54 PM #8

based on my observations (and possibly incorrect), it is not...

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Nejc007
Senior Member
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08-30-2019, 07:45 PM
#9
Check the manufacturer's website for CPU support details. It may confirm if the current BIOS version is compatible. Asking about your ASRock board's model number.
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Nejc007
08-30-2019, 07:45 PM #9

Check the manufacturer's website for CPU support details. It may confirm if the current BIOS version is compatible. Asking about your ASRock board's model number.

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PerfectPickle
Junior Member
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08-30-2019, 09:40 PM
#10
It looks like some discussions mention Aston Rock's unclear reasoning behind the statement being displayed.
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PerfectPickle
08-30-2019, 09:40 PM #10

It looks like some discussions mention Aston Rock's unclear reasoning behind the statement being displayed.

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