Ryzen 7 5800X with which motherboard?
Ryzen 7 5800X with which motherboard?
Hi, I'm checking the details for that link you shared. The ASUS TUF B550 PLUS motherboard should work without BIOS updates and is compatible with Ryzen 7 5800X. You can proceed confidently.
It seems unlikely the product will function as intended since the BIOS already supports newer CPUs (v1202) just a week ago. Would you prefer to upgrade the BIOS instead?
Updating the BIOS requires a functional board. A compatible CPU is essential. If your system doesn’t support Zen 3, consider using a spare CPU for the upgrade (unless the board can handle updates without one). You may want to check with Amazon to see if the board already has the update installed. As mentioned, the latest version is new, so boards might still need time to apply it. Some boards offer a "flash bios" option that works without a CPU, but generally you’ll still need a supported processor for the update that enables newer models.
There’s uncertainty about compatibility with ASUS, but some MSI boards allow BIOS flashing without CPU/RAM/VGA by using a specific USB port and holding a button during startup. The board you mentioned likely supports this feature since it has a BIOS-FlashBack option.