[SOLVED] Do I need a CPU to update my bios for Ryzen 5 5600x?

[jack.h.tierney]

So my plan is to purchase a Ryzen 5 5600x as soon as they come in stock. In the meantime I wanted to buy my motherboard while I am waiting, I was going to purchase the Asrock b550 phantom gaming 4. Will I need another CPU to update the bios before putting in the 5600x? Or should it work out of the box?

 

[jay32267]

The 5600x requires BIOS 1.2 or later.
This was released in August.
I would try and buy a board with that BIOS or later and you won't have to update.

 

[jack.h.tierney]

The problem is when you buy it they don't tell you what bios it ships with. I know there are certain boards where the BIOS can be updated without a CPU but I am not sure which ones offer that ability.

 

[jay32267]

I have found....sometimes they tell you....sometimes they don't.

I might try to find a MB that explicitly states it supports the 5600x....or "third generation".

 

[jack.h.tierney]

From what I can see they all say "may need a bios update for 3rd generation" except for the 500$ boards which is a no no for me lol

 

[jay32267]

From what I can see they all say "may need a bios update for 3rd generation" except for the 500$ boards which is a no no for me lol

I found this.


@okbuddy is correct, there aren't any new motherboards expected to be released alongside the 5000 series. I would opt for a B550 board that has a BIOS Flashback feature - that allows you to update the BIOS using just a USB flash drive, no CPU, GPU, or RAM required.

 

[jack.h.tierney]

That's exactly what I was looking for but I wasn't sure what to search. BIOS FLASHBACK is what I will look for. Thanks!

 

[jay32267]

That's exactly what I was looking for but I wasn't sure what to search. BIOS FLASHBACK is what I will look for. Thanks!

You're welcome!