Yes, they work together seamlessly.
Yes, they work together seamlessly.
I’m looking into this setup for my build. I plan to use an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with a MSI B550M PRO part picker, but they indicate incompatibility and suggest a BIOS update is necessary. I’ve checked Google and various sources—some say newer boards work out of the box, others need the update. Anyone with experience in this combination could share their thoughts?
Confirm with the seller it’s set up for the 5600G, you should be all right. The board likely needs an update (unless it already has one) to run the 5600G. That requires a compatible CPU for the update process. Right now it’s not available, so most boards are updated, but PCpartpicker might be slower to respond.
5600G is compatible from BIOS version 25, as indicated on the site: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B550M-PRO/support#cpu Version 25 was launched on 2021-07-01. You can find the full list of BIOSes here: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B550M-PRO/support#bios If you purchase a new motherboard quickly from retailers, it’s likely the BIOS is already present or upgradable. Otherwise, you’d need a supported CPU like Ryzen 3xxx or newer to flash the BIOS, since this model doesn’t allow BIOS flashback without a CPU in the socket. Shipping times from Taiwan or China usually take 3 to 4 months or longer, passing through customs, distributors, and reaching stores. Manufacturers often keep BIOS updates for several months to ensure stability before issuing recalls if issues arise. Generally, expect most boards to have BIOS that’s 1 to 2 years old, so a newer version is more likely.
Processor compatibility list for this board confirms support for the 5600G. A BIOS update might be needed based on the board's manufacturing date and the BIOS version it came with. In general, the board should function as "5000-Ready," though updating the BIOS could be necessary for the newer CPU to be recognized. Currently, this should not be a major concern. I recently built a 5900X six months prior to using a board manufactured in January 2022, and no update was necessary. The process isn't overly complicated, especially since many boards can be updated via a USB port even without the CPU installed. Otherwise, the current BIOS version must match the older CPU model for a successful update. As mentioned, this is unlikely to pose a significant problem today. Most earlier 5000-support boards have already been discontinued, and newer models typically include the required updates.