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Yes, bioses can be backward compatible.

Yes, bioses can be backward compatible.

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Kangmiester18
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01-29-2022, 01:04 PM
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I've completed my AMD build recently and everything functions properly. I have a few concerns about BIOS compatibility—after updating to version 7C84v14, I'm wondering if it still works with my Ryzen 7 5800X. Here are my specs: cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer II MOBO, motherboard: MAG X570, RAM: G.SKill TRIDENT Z RGB 16 GB, storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB M.2, GPU: PowerColor Red Devil OC Radeon RX 6750 XT, case: Be Quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX, PSU: MSI MPG A650GF. Should I upgrade the BIOS for newer features while keeping compatibility in mind?
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Kangmiester18
01-29-2022, 01:04 PM #1

I've completed my AMD build recently and everything functions properly. I have a few concerns about BIOS compatibility—after updating to version 7C84v14, I'm wondering if it still works with my Ryzen 7 5800X. Here are my specs: cooler: Arctic Liquid Freezer II MOBO, motherboard: MAG X570, RAM: G.SKill TRIDENT Z RGB 16 GB, storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1 TB M.2, GPU: PowerColor Red Devil OC Radeon RX 6750 XT, case: Be Quiet! Pure Base 500DX ATX, PSU: MSI MPG A650GF. Should I upgrade the BIOS for newer features while keeping compatibility in mind?

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Sutanper
Junior Member
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01-29-2022, 01:14 PM
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It works with any CPU from the 5000 series.
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Sutanper
01-29-2022, 01:14 PM #2

It works with any CPU from the 5000 series.

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Sergjo
Junior Member
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02-06-2022, 12:21 PM
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Upgrading to the newest release keeps support intact and introduces benefits for newer processors while improving performance on your existing one.
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Sergjo
02-06-2022, 12:21 PM #3

Upgrading to the newest release keeps support intact and introduces benefits for newer processors while improving performance on your existing one.

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king_subway
Junior Member
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02-07-2022, 12:18 PM
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By default, unless specified otherwise, such as 300-series AM4 boards that accommodate 5000 but not 1000 or 2000 CPUs with certain BIOS versions
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king_subway
02-07-2022, 12:18 PM #4

By default, unless specified otherwise, such as 300-series AM4 boards that accommodate 5000 but not 1000 or 2000 CPUs with certain BIOS versions

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DuskForge
Junior Member
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02-12-2022, 04:17 PM
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Check the download page for that message. If your CPU model number matches, you might be able to upgrade. Otherwise, verify compatibility first. The 5xxx series is the final generation for AM4, so updates should generally work, but confirm before proceeding.
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DuskForge
02-12-2022, 04:17 PM #5

Check the download page for that message. If your CPU model number matches, you might be able to upgrade. Otherwise, verify compatibility first. The 5xxx series is the final generation for AM4, so updates should generally work, but confirm before proceeding.

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umizou1393
Senior Member
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02-12-2022, 10:31 PM
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Most current board makers don’t let you revert the BIOS to an older version unless necessary. Yet newer BIOS versions generally include support for newer chips with only rare exceptions. I’ve noticed at least one Socket (775) model that originally supported older CPUs in earlier BIOS releases, but only because there were many different 775 chips available at the time. The BIOS chip simply couldn’t accommodate them all, so support was removed. Fortunately, you can flash the BIOS back to an older version if needed. I’m also aware that some older AM4 chips lost support only for the very first AM4 models, not all at once, and the specifics differ by maker and board type. With your X570 board, it’s likely you’ll be fine—just check the latest BIOS file to see which chips are still supported before making changes.
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umizou1393
02-12-2022, 10:31 PM #6

Most current board makers don’t let you revert the BIOS to an older version unless necessary. Yet newer BIOS versions generally include support for newer chips with only rare exceptions. I’ve noticed at least one Socket (775) model that originally supported older CPUs in earlier BIOS releases, but only because there were many different 775 chips available at the time. The BIOS chip simply couldn’t accommodate them all, so support was removed. Fortunately, you can flash the BIOS back to an older version if needed. I’m also aware that some older AM4 chips lost support only for the very first AM4 models, not all at once, and the specifics differ by maker and board type. With your X570 board, it’s likely you’ll be fine—just check the latest BIOS file to see which chips are still supported before making changes.

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x15Ghost15x
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02-13-2022, 05:32 AM
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Apologies for the delayed reply. The updated BIOS version I referenced includes support for the 5800X3D, which means you could upgrade to it and your CPU would still be compatible.
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x15Ghost15x
02-13-2022, 05:32 AM #7

Apologies for the delayed reply. The updated BIOS version I referenced includes support for the 5800X3D, which means you could upgrade to it and your CPU would still be compatible.

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paxpax1
Junior Member
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02-20-2022, 09:58 AM
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The MSI site didn<|pad|> page would have been better if they included that warning.
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paxpax1
02-20-2022, 09:58 AM #8

The MSI site didn<|pad|> page would have been better if they included that warning.

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Kat_Cool_Girl
Junior Member
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02-25-2022, 11:15 PM
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Thank you for checking the details. It confirms compatibility with the 5800X3D, meaning it also supports that CPU and your own system. Just a note—updating BIOS can be tricky, so I’m a bit nervous but the link should help: https://de.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X570-...FI/support
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Kat_Cool_Girl
02-25-2022, 11:15 PM #9

Thank you for checking the details. It confirms compatibility with the 5800X3D, meaning it also supports that CPU and your own system. Just a note—updating BIOS can be tricky, so I’m a bit nervous but the link should help: https://de.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-X570-...FI/support

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Fluffy_Bunnny
Junior Member
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02-26-2022, 08:49 PM
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This generally indicates you can rely on the newest BIOS versions for any CPU on that board, provided they don’t have a warning.
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Fluffy_Bunnny
02-26-2022, 08:49 PM #10

This generally indicates you can rely on the newest BIOS versions for any CPU on that board, provided they don’t have a warning.

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