[SOLVED] Ryzen 3700x with ASUS ROG Crosshair VII HERO

[gtxOrDie]

Hello, just wondering I got the Ryzen 3700x and the motherboard I got is the ASUS ROG Crosshair VII Hero. The socket in it is the correct AM4 but it says gen 1, I was wondering if they will still work together. Thank you in advance

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Some AMD X470 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions..

It shows up as Compatible in part picker but may need bios update

 

[mdd1963]

it might need a BIOS update first, depending on whether the mainboard was released post July of last year...
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-CROSSHAIR-VII-HERO/HelpDesk_CPU/
(See if your board supports BIOS updates without needing a CPU installed?)
https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1038568

 

[gtxOrDie]

Ok sorry if this is dumb, but should I download the bios on just the motherboard first without putting the Ryzen 3700x first or should I fully assemble my pc back together then update bios. I ask this because I’m taking out my old motherboard and cpu for these two new ones. Still confused on the steps

 

[XxDarkMario20xX]

Ok sorry if this is dumb, but should I download the bios on just the motherboard first without putting the Ryzen 3700x first or should I fully assemble my pc back together then update bios. I ask this because I’m taking out my old motherboard and cpu for these two new ones. Still confused on the steps

The New motherboard needs to be bios updated by using cpu or pen drive before the Ryzen 3700x gets placed inside the motherboard! ASUS website tells you how to do bios update without CPU Or what you can do is to get an motherboard that been desgined for that CPU like ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII HERO because it ready for 3rd gen and 2nd gen!



https://rog.asus.com/technology/republic-of-gamers-motherboard-innovations/usb-bios-flashback/