Question Should I update to the latest BIOS in my B550 PG riptide?

[Daniel_430]

Hi. Should there been a problem if I update the BIOS of my mainboard B550 PG riptide to its latest version. It is currently in version 1.40, and latest is 3.20
https://pg.asrock.com/mb/AMD/B550 PG Riptide/index.es.asp#BIOS

My current CPU is ryzen 5 5500.

I want to update the BIOS because I've seen reports that it solves the stutter and audio problems that appear in some games and programs.

 

[logainofhades]

I would do the update.

 

[Daniel_430]

I would do the update.

What I don't really understand is this message that appears in the BIOS list: To support Ryzen 5000 G-Series processors, it requires to update the BIOS with Matisse, Renoir or Vermeer CPU.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

That message is irrelevant to you. It only applies to someone who would have an older BIOS version that doesn't support Zen 3 CPUs (which you currently use).

 

[Daniel_430]

That message is irrelevant to you. It only applies to someone who would have an older BIOS version that doesn't support Zen 3 CPUs (which you currently use).

Thanks. I'll give it a try and hope for the best.

 

[General_Cool]

Thanks. I'll give it a try and hope for the best.

Even if you needed a specific CPU to update a bios, as long as your board supports USB flashback, all you would have to do is format a USB thumb drive as FAT32, place your BIOS file onto it, plug it into the flashback port (while PC is off!) and press and hold the flashback button.

 

[Daniel_430]

Even if you needed a specific CPU to update a bios, as long as your board supports USB flashback, all you would have to do is format a USB thumb drive as FAT32, place your BIOS file onto it, plug it into the flashback port (while PC is off!) and press and hold the flashback button.

Yes. I updated a while ago using this method. Thanks for the info.