Ryzen 5 3600 to Ryzen 7 5800x BIOS ??

[Andrew Paterson]

Hello

I have just purchased a Ryzen 7 5800x and as the title suggest I'm upgrading from the 3600. I'm using a MSI B550 Gaming Edge WIFI and it is currently on BIOS version E7C91AMS.100. Before i go ahead with the install can someone advise me will this BIOS version suffice and if not which version do I need to update it to?

 

[MissChief]

Just download the latest and install it. https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-B550-GAMING-EDGE-WIFI/support

 

[Tetras]

I don't know how to get the bios version from what you said, because it doesn't match the way that MSI describe them on the support page, but if it is 7C91v10 (release bios) then no, it is not compatible. You could check if it says Ryzen 5000 ready on the box.

 

[scrivz69]

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MPG-B550-GAMING-EDGE-WIFI/support#cpu See listing on page 2 for the correct bios.

 

[Andrew Paterson]

Yeah so the build date is 29/06/2020. I'll check the box to see if it is 5000 ready and if not get the latest update.

I think it is possibly 7C91v10

 

[Tetras]

Yeah so the build date is 29/06/2020. I'll check the box to see if it is 5000 ready and if not get the latest update.

I think it is possibly 7C91v10

I think you need at least AGESA 1.1.0.0 (link to AMD post) for Ryzen 5000, which is dated: 4 November 2020 (7C91v14).

 

[Dg834man]

B550 were 5000 series ready the 5800x will work with any bios.

 

[Tetras]

B550 were 5000 series ready the 5800x will work with any bios.

I don't think that's true unfortunately, some very early B550 boards may still need a bios update.

 

[Andrew Paterson]

So, if my box says 5000 ready(still to check) does that mean the bios will be fine to run.

Or should I update it to the latest anyway ? What benefits would I get from doing that if any ?

 

[freddie64]

What stepping is the CPU, B0 or B2?

Going by the CPU compatibility list you need at least bios 7C91v14 for B0 or 7C91v17 for B2.

I would just get the latest 7C91v1C installed. (it includes a security patch)