Should i update my bios?

[Jeffrey_33]

just got a ryzen 1600 and was wondering if i should update the bios to f23d or if it might cause problems

 

[smorizio]

most new mb if you use the bios updater there no issue of bricking the mb. dont use the windows updater or internet updater. download the new bios to a usb stick and use the updater to find the file and update it.

 

[drea.drechsler]

just got a ryzen 1600 and was wondering if i should update the bios to f23d or if it might cause problems

Kind of the general rule of thumb on BIOS updates is if you don't have a specific problem that you believe the update would fix then don't do it. The later round of BIOS updates may seem to be more related to providing support for the newer processors (Ryzen APU's and Zen+) so that would suggest, for your original Ryzen at least, you shouldn't need to worry about it (assuming you're happy with system support and performance).

And then again: both AMD and it's partners seem to have rushed Ryzen into the marketplace with very immature AGESA and BIOS support so it's often to your benefit to update on this platform because they may have opened up some new 'features' you didn't have before. And lastly, if you want to make sure your system is capable of fitting one of the new CPU's in the future you'll need the later BIOS (of course, you can wait until then to do the update too).

So: the question doesn't have an easy answer as it depends a lot on what version you're at now, if it's at full potential and if you know (or suspect) the new version offers a new 'feature' you might like.