Recent updates on the bios.
Recent updates on the bios.
It mentions certain issues around disabling STAPM for Phoenix, suggesting earlier updates included Phoenix compatibility.
The final two columns are verified by BIOS and bootable BIOS. ASRock's BIOS updates often lack full coverage for new CPU releases (it seems they were added in a beta version that was later removed, and no changes were made), whereas their CPU support page consistently ranks high among motherboard brands.
This made me a bit puzzled because the PC partpicked seemed to require BIOS versions 2.02 or newer. I just aimed for the latest release to ensure compatibility, but before that I needed to verify if there were necessary updates in the earlier or mid-level BIOS versions.
It's a smart move to go for the newest release. I could settle for one just before it, since I noticed some strange issues on the latest BIOS versions for other ASRock boards using Phoenix APUs (B650M-HDV and 8600G). Right now, 2.08 seems like a solid choice, though you're free to explore other revisions if you're interested.
Updating to the newest version works well with AM5 motherboards because there are few recent updates and CPU releases that support AM5. In contrast, AM4 offers a wide range including 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 series chips, which is more complex. Some budget AM4 boards need particular BIOS updates to function properly.