ASUS TUF GAMING B850M-PLUS and 9800X3D

[pa_84]

Hi,

This question is about a brand new build, do I need to update the BIOS before installing the CPU and the O/S? I looked a the CPU support list here https://www.asus.com/motherboards-c...vl_cpu?model2Name=TUF-GAMING-B850M-PLUS-WIFI7 and the 9800X3D is supported on all BIOS versions. Is an update something I can do after I have installed windows?

 

[tamzzy]

yes do the bios update after the computer is up and running
that way, if something doesn't work, you haven't added an extra variable to troubleshoot

 

[Tetras]

do I need to update the BIOS before installing the CPU and the O/S?

I would not. Flashback doesn't usually give you the same feedback as a BIOS utility, like just a flashing light, or not even that sometimes.