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Yes, it's acceptable to downgrade BIOS if needed. It can improve system stability or performance.

Yes, it's acceptable to downgrade BIOS if needed. It can improve system stability or performance.

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xRazerxX
Junior Member
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06-24-2022, 04:00 AM
#1
The motherboard is a Gigabyte B650 M. I need to revert from F30 to F21 while keeping the same CPU. Are updates likely to cause issues?
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xRazerxX
06-24-2022, 04:00 AM #1

The motherboard is a Gigabyte B650 M. I need to revert from F30 to F21 while keeping the same CPU. Are updates likely to cause issues?

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SlenderCraft18
Member
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06-25-2022, 02:37 PM
#2
The goal is to revert the system to a previous BIOS version. This allows compatibility with older hardware or software requirements.
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SlenderCraft18
06-25-2022, 02:37 PM #2

The goal is to revert the system to a previous BIOS version. This allows compatibility with older hardware or software requirements.

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AvienceYT
Member
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06-29-2022, 11:06 PM
#3
Experiencing unexpected black screens since the update. I’ve reformatted Windows and rolled back everything before I discovered the issue. To be clear, the AGESA updates seem to be fine. The notes mention they’re mainly for Ryzen 8000 series, but I wasn’t sure about this part. It looks like a pre-update fix for upcoming CPUs, right? For context, I have a 7 series CPU.
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AvienceYT
06-29-2022, 11:06 PM #3

Experiencing unexpected black screens since the update. I’ve reformatted Windows and rolled back everything before I discovered the issue. To be clear, the AGESA updates seem to be fine. The notes mention they’re mainly for Ryzen 8000 series, but I wasn’t sure about this part. It looks like a pre-update fix for upcoming CPUs, right? For context, I have a 7 series CPU.

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Infallity
Senior Member
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06-30-2022, 07:05 AM
#4
Ryzen 7000 works with the first BIOS released for launch on all B650 boards, making updates safe. More recent BIOS versions improve stability, voltage handling, memory support and overall reliability. The AGESA 1.1.7.0 Patch A is intended for the Ryzen 9000 series, not the 8000 line. Downgrading your BIOS from F30 to F21 is fine; I’m using a slightly older version with my 7700x on the same board. Upgrading will be necessary when I get the 9800X3D, but my system remains stable so no updates are needed at the moment.
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Infallity
06-30-2022, 07:05 AM #4

Ryzen 7000 works with the first BIOS released for launch on all B650 boards, making updates safe. More recent BIOS versions improve stability, voltage handling, memory support and overall reliability. The AGESA 1.1.7.0 Patch A is intended for the Ryzen 9000 series, not the 8000 line. Downgrading your BIOS from F30 to F21 is fine; I’m using a slightly older version with my 7700x on the same board. Upgrading will be necessary when I get the 9800X3D, but my system remains stable so no updates are needed at the moment.

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Sussu
Senior Member
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06-30-2022, 09:37 AM
#5
This update applies to the upcoming Ryzen 9000 series chips arriving next month. You may encounter scenarios where you can't lower the BIOS settings, which will become clear in the official changelog (this model doesn't have that issue).
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Sussu
06-30-2022, 09:37 AM #5

This update applies to the upcoming Ryzen 9000 series chips arriving next month. You may encounter scenarios where you can't lower the BIOS settings, which will become clear in the official changelog (this model doesn't have that issue).

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Kaodylee
Junior Member
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07-01-2022, 05:11 AM
#6
Just wrapped up the downgrade now. Ready to start checking for the cause. My top guess is the monitor and the DP cable.
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Kaodylee
07-01-2022, 05:11 AM #6

Just wrapped up the downgrade now. Ready to start checking for the cause. My top guess is the monitor and the DP cable.

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Grifo24O
Member
181
07-01-2022, 06:04 AM
#7
Could upgrading back to F30 be an option when required?
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Grifo24O
07-01-2022, 06:04 AM #7

Could upgrading back to F30 be an option when required?

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matand_317
Member
168
07-07-2022, 08:55 AM
#8
Certainly. Everything is fine.
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matand_317
07-07-2022, 08:55 AM #8

Certainly. Everything is fine.

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Fabiola139
Junior Member
25
07-07-2022, 05:12 PM
#9
You're free to switch to another version whenever needed, provided the BIOS changelog doesn't prohibit going back to previous revisions after an update.
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Fabiola139
07-07-2022, 05:12 PM #9

You're free to switch to another version whenever needed, provided the BIOS changelog doesn't prohibit going back to previous revisions after an update.

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cainen1122
Junior Member
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07-12-2022, 07:24 AM
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According to @RONOTHAN##, the BIOS update will clearly state whether you can revert to an earlier version after upgrading. It’s crucial to thoroughly review the BIOS documentation. For AM4 processors, you had models ranging from Ryzen 1000 to 5000, and updating to newer BIOS versions on certain boards may eliminate support for those CPUs.
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cainen1122
07-12-2022, 07:24 AM #10

According to @RONOTHAN##, the BIOS update will clearly state whether you can revert to an earlier version after upgrading. It’s crucial to thoroughly review the BIOS documentation. For AM4 processors, you had models ranging from Ryzen 1000 to 5000, and updating to newer BIOS versions on certain boards may eliminate support for those CPUs.

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