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Updates for motherboard Asus TUF B450-Plus gaming BIOS queries

Updates for motherboard Asus TUF B450-Plus gaming BIOS queries

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Kawaiichan1776
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08-02-2021, 11:39 PM
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Hello, here are your questions rephrased:

1. Can I upgrade directly to the newest BIOS version (3802), or is there a different process involved?
2. After updating to the latest BIOS (3802), can I still run my Ryzen 7 2700X CPU?
3. In the update notes for BIOS Version 3205, it mentions supporting Windows 11 by default without needing major changes in UEFI BIOS. With an MBR partition, do I need to convert my SSD or keep it as is before installing Windows 10?
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Kawaiichan1776
08-02-2021, 11:39 PM #1

Hello, here are your questions rephrased:

1. Can I upgrade directly to the newest BIOS version (3802), or is there a different process involved?
2. After updating to the latest BIOS (3802), can I still run my Ryzen 7 2700X CPU?
3. In the update notes for BIOS Version 3205, it mentions supporting Windows 11 by default without needing major changes in UEFI BIOS. With an MBR partition, do I need to convert my SSD or keep it as is before installing Windows 10?

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Cat_Mew
Junior Member
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08-03-2021, 09:01 AM
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My approach... 1. Asus recommends checking if extra steps are needed, otherwise a regular update works. 2. You should be able to do it too—they stopped supporting Ryzen 1000 CPUs... Your 2700X won’t interfere with the upgrade. 3. Windows 11 can use MBR but won’t boot from it directly... Just convert your boot drive to GPT on 10 using its manager. This should not cause data loss—it’s a standard conversion. 4. The BIOS says “Supports 11,” but it works just fine on 10; no OS upgrade required. In short, yes—just update the BIOS, replace the CPU, and you’re good to proceed.
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Cat_Mew
08-03-2021, 09:01 AM #2

My approach... 1. Asus recommends checking if extra steps are needed, otherwise a regular update works. 2. You should be able to do it too—they stopped supporting Ryzen 1000 CPUs... Your 2700X won’t interfere with the upgrade. 3. Windows 11 can use MBR but won’t boot from it directly... Just convert your boot drive to GPT on 10 using its manager. This should not cause data loss—it’s a standard conversion. 4. The BIOS says “Supports 11,” but it works just fine on 10; no OS upgrade required. In short, yes—just update the BIOS, replace the CPU, and you’re good to proceed.