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You might need some assistance with this setup. AMD 2600 to 5600 on ASUS Prime X470

You might need some assistance with this setup. AMD 2600 to 5600 on ASUS Prime X470

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iMegaan
Member
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12-06-2022, 02:05 PM
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I recently upgraded my 2600 to a 5600 on my ASUS Prime X470 Pro motherboard. The main problem is with the BIOS. I’m not very familiar with the process, but I understand that even a small mistake can cause major issues. I’m hoping for some fresh perspectives to help me avoid this. My current BIOS version is 4207, released on July 12, 2018. For the 5600 to work properly, I need a BIOS that supports AGESA 1.1.0.0. I’m not entirely sure which versions are compatible, but some users have found certain releases more stable or reliable. I’m curious to see what others are using and if there’s any advice on installing it smoothly. I also have AI Suite 3 installed for updating the BIOS through that method. Any guidance would be really appreciated! Thanks.
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iMegaan
12-06-2022, 02:05 PM #1

I recently upgraded my 2600 to a 5600 on my ASUS Prime X470 Pro motherboard. The main problem is with the BIOS. I’m not very familiar with the process, but I understand that even a small mistake can cause major issues. I’m hoping for some fresh perspectives to help me avoid this. My current BIOS version is 4207, released on July 12, 2018. For the 5600 to work properly, I need a BIOS that supports AGESA 1.1.0.0. I’m not entirely sure which versions are compatible, but some users have found certain releases more stable or reliable. I’m curious to see what others are using and if there’s any advice on installing it smoothly. I also have AI Suite 3 installed for updating the BIOS through that method. Any guidance would be really appreciated! Thanks.

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JONNTHENOOB
Member
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12-06-2022, 06:02 PM
#2
Reviewing the release log shows no need to update anything except the newest version, 6223. What you see most often are stories from individuals searching for distractions. The likelihood of finding someone using that older board is low. Detailed guidance on using the file on a flash drive and the EZFlash Utility in BIOS is included in your manual. Before starting, check any settings you previously enabled for booting, such as CSM—whether it’s active or inactive. After switching to the new BIOS, revert those settings to their original state. fTPM and/or Secure Boot might also require re-enabling, especially since both are needed for Windows 11, along with turning off CSM. Ready your flash drive: format it fresh using FAT32 and ensure only the BIOS file remains. Follow the instructions thoroughly and repeat them as needed. This process is generally straightforward—avoid relying on questionable software for BIOS updates.
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JONNTHENOOB
12-06-2022, 06:02 PM #2

Reviewing the release log shows no need to update anything except the newest version, 6223. What you see most often are stories from individuals searching for distractions. The likelihood of finding someone using that older board is low. Detailed guidance on using the file on a flash drive and the EZFlash Utility in BIOS is included in your manual. Before starting, check any settings you previously enabled for booting, such as CSM—whether it’s active or inactive. After switching to the new BIOS, revert those settings to their original state. fTPM and/or Secure Boot might also require re-enabling, especially since both are needed for Windows 11, along with turning off CSM. Ready your flash drive: format it fresh using FAT32 and ensure only the BIOS file remains. Follow the instructions thoroughly and repeat them as needed. This process is generally straightforward—avoid relying on questionable software for BIOS updates.

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mj18wals
Senior Member
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12-06-2022, 08:50 PM
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Thanks for sharing the details. I understand many people have faced issues due to installation paths, but I’ll update to the latest version and see how it goes. Since I haven’t changed my CPU before, I’m not sure when to make the switch—I’d wait until after the BIOS update is complete. Also, I recently added 16 GB of RAM, but it was 3600 MB instead of the 3466 I had before. I’m planning to return that. It’s been a week so far, and things haven’t gone well.
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mj18wals
12-06-2022, 08:50 PM #3

Thanks for sharing the details. I understand many people have faced issues due to installation paths, but I’ll update to the latest version and see how it goes. Since I haven’t changed my CPU before, I’m not sure when to make the switch—I’d wait until after the BIOS update is complete. Also, I recently added 16 GB of RAM, but it was 3600 MB instead of the 3466 I had before. I’m planning to return that. It’s been a week so far, and things haven’t gone well.

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Thuder2
Member
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12-06-2022, 09:12 PM
#4
All good, everything proceeded without any issues. The BIOS update was applied successfully. I’ll install the 5600 soon—thanks for your help! You probably answered those questions many times before.
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Thuder2
12-06-2022, 09:12 PM #4

All good, everything proceeded without any issues. The BIOS update was applied successfully. I’ll install the 5600 soon—thanks for your help! You probably answered those questions many times before.