[SOLVED] b450 with r5 3600

[Popoxd]

Hello i recenty bought new parts to build a pc.I got the asus strix b450f motherbord and the r5 3600.My question is can i build the entire pc and then update the bios so i can run the 3000 series amd cpu ?
Shoud i not install the cpu prior to installing the bios update and if i should not how can i update the bios .
Thanks in advance

 

[DMAN999]

You will need a 1000 or 2000 series CPU to install so you can update the BIOS to version 2301. Do not use version 2406 because it is very buggy.
If you don't have access to an older Ryzen CPU you might be able to get a loaner CPU from AMD:
https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/pa-100

 

[Popoxd]

I read some things from that link but in kinda new and i dont get all of it .
I have another question if you can help me,can i use a flash to update the bios without the cpu in?

 

[mamasan2000]

What you are looking for is BIOS Flashback. Your motherboard doesn't have it.
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1013998
Can't update BIOS without going to BIOS menu otherwise, which requires a CPU the BIOS supports. 3rd gen isn't supported out of the box currently, I don't think. Usually mobos come with 6+ months old BIOS-versions. 3rd gen ryzen BIOS is at most 3 months old.
Maybe future mobos will support out of the box but it is always a gamble. You don't know how long a given mobo has been in stock at the store.

EDIT: If you bought the stuff locally, you could ask the store if they can flash the mobo. Local computer service stores can do it but usually requires a fee.