Yes, the MSI A520M A PRO is compatible with the RYZEN 3200G.
Yes, the MSI A520M A PRO is compatible with the RYZEN 3200G.
I tried the cheapest setup I could find, but when I checked the motherboard, it mentioned it doesn’t support the RYZEN 3200G. Should I need a different motherboard or is there a workaround?
Check the compatibility details for the A520M-A-PRO motherboard. The 3200G appears to be supported, but a BIOS update might be necessary for optimal performance.
Officially, the CPU might not be supported. Yet many reports confirm older Ryzen models (1000, 2000, 3000G series) function perfectly on A520 and B550 boards without any BIOS modifications. It seems the manufacturers likely omit the AGESA code for these chips to avoid extra work, hence no official backing. If issues arise, MSI probably won’t intervene. You could test it and see if it works—success means you’re good, otherwise consider upgrading your board or CPU.
This board lacks a bios flashback feature. To get a bios update, you'll need either a cpu compatible with the existing bios during installation, a gpu if the cpu doesn't include one, or you can return the board to the supplier for them to handle the update.
When purchasing from a seller with a valid return policy, you might attempt to restart the PC using the 3200G and see if it functions. If it doesn’t, you’d likely need to install a BIOS update with another CPU or send the board back for a compatible replacement.
Sure, I can connect with a third party to obtain the BIOS update. It should function properly, though the BIOS for the 3200G is two years old. Not sure yet.