Update BIOS for compatibility with older and newer CPUs

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Update BIOS for compatibility with older and newer CPUs

coolraul1
Junior Member

03-02-2020, 12:28 AM

Hello, I have a query about BIOS updates. If I upgrade my motherboard (B450 Tomahawk MAX) to the latest stable BIOS version (7C02v3B) which supports 5000-series processors, can I run my 1500X on it? I'm updating the BIOS because I purchased a 5600X processor PC. The specs are: CPU from 1500X to 5600X, GPU 980Ti, motherboard B450 TOMAHAWK MAX, RAM CORSAIR Vengeance RGB PRO DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) at 3200MHz CL16, and a PSU of Fractal Design Ion+ 2 Platinum 760W.

coolraul1

03-02-2020, 12:28 AM #1

MinecratBoss1
Member

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03-09-2020, 04:50 PM

After updating the bios, you'll no longer receive support for the 1500X. Shut down and reset CMOS before installing the 5600X.

MinecratBoss1

03-09-2020, 04:50 PM #2

After updating the bios, you'll no longer receive support for the 1500X. Shut down and reset CMOS before installing the 5600X.

LuddePHJ
Junior Member

03-09-2020, 05:17 PM

The bios have been updated to the latest stable release, and it functions properly at 1500x resolution.

LuddePHJ

03-09-2020, 05:17 PM #3

The bios have been updated to the latest stable release, and it functions properly at 1500x resolution.

bremur
Junior Member

03-09-2020, 07:17 PM

It's unusual. Typically the X series boards include a 256mb BIOS chip to accommodate all versions.

bremur

03-09-2020, 07:17 PM #4

It's unusual. Typically the X series boards include a 256mb BIOS chip to accommodate all versions.