Hello! Meron bang repair shops that offer bios update service?
Kailangan ko kasi i-update yung BIOS ng ASUS A320M EX Gaming board ko to the latest bios for it to work with my Ryzen 5 5600g. Unfortunately, kailangan ko ng compatible processor first to update it but wala ako. Is it possible to have it done sa isang computer repair shop? Magkano? Thank you!
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I guess I'm just getting a little paranoid because I've installed all the usual parts before, but never a CPU. But to soothe myself, here goes:
So I'm planning on getting a new CPU to replace my trusty ol' Ryzen 7 2700x. I intend to get a MSI MPG X570 GAMING PRO CARBON - this one, specifically - and a Ryzen 7 5800x.
Now I've recently become aware that some mainboards need a BIOS update before they can work with certain CPUs. I have zero experience with BIOS whatsoever and am kind of nervous that I might not be able to do it if it is necessary, especially since my old CPU doesn't fit the new mainboard as far as I understand.
Now, MSI's website states that this mainboard is compatible with 5000 series CPUs, but they are rather new, whereas the mainboard is two years old - in my paranoid mind, it's possible that the seller has mainboards from launch in stock which have not yet received the updates released since.
Do you have any experience with this mainboard? Do you guys think it's worth shelling out the 30€ they'd want for a BIOS update just to be safe?
Help, I've sent my PC to a professional to check why my PC isn't outputing a display bad he said it requires a bios update. Anyone know which bios should I qflash to? I didn't want them to flashback the bios as they charge extra for it.
I've tried to flashback the bios with F20 and F21 previously before sending the PC to the pro and it still doesn't work. Maybe I might be doing the Qflash wrongly?
I also noticed that when I plug in my RGB keyboard to the motherboard. The keyboard doesn't light up at all, like even the caps and shift lock indicators doesn't work.
Here is my PC specs:
CPU: i5 13600k MB: Aorus z690 elite ax rev 1.0 Ram: Corsair vengeance DDR5 5200mhz Nvme SSD: firecuda 530 1TB
Also is it ok to leave the CPU in the mb when you Qflash?
If you are using an AMD platform, fill out a warranty request for 'boot kit required'. They will send you a cheap APU that can be used to update your bios. https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100#faq-Short-Term-Processor-Loan-Boot-Kit
If you are using an Intel platform, some Intel motherboards have a way to update bios without the CPU. Check your manual. On Gigabyte boards, the feature is called "Qflash Plus". On Asus boards, the feature is "USB BIOS Flashback".
If this doesn't work out for you, you can order a compatible processor and return it after doing the update. Some retailers have a formal process for doing this so you don't have to renege them.
In addition to Andy's excellent info, MSI motherboards also have a BIOS Flashback button on the rear panel (so you don't have to open up the case) that enables updating the BIOS with an FAT32 formatted USB drive. I have a MEG Z390 ACE motherboard. The instructions are:
- Connect power supply to CPU_PWR1, CPU_PWR2 and ATX_PWR1. (No other components are necessary but power supply.)
- Plug the USB flash drive that contains the MSI.ROM file into the BIOS FLASHBACK+ port on rear I/O panel.
- Press the BIOS FLASHBACK+ button to flash BIOS, and the light of BIOS FLASHBACK+ button starts flashing.
- After the flashing BIOS process is 100% completed, the button light would stop flashing and would be off simultaneously.
These instructions were copied and pasted from the PDF of the user's manual.
I imagine the instructions are pretty close to identical for other newer MSI boards, as well.