https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:52:20 +0000 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:19:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26932 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=26932&PID=108131&title=b450-gaming-mb-bios-question#108131 Author: riff
Subject: 26932
Posted: 28 Oct 2023 at 8:19am

That sounds likely. If there was truly an issue, it probably wouldn't be listed as supported, much less BIOS verified. I mostly imagined there might have been something beyond normal use, such as overclocking (which I never do) or some other hardware punishing practice it might not be up do. But I thought it prudent to verify anyway.
Thanx]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:19:23 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=26932&PID=108131&title=b450-gaming-mb-bios-question#108131 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=26932&PID=108129&title=b450-gaming-mb-bios-question#108129 Author: eccential
Subject: 26932
Posted: 28 Oct 2023 at 7:58am

I'd say it's just a plausible deniability statement.
I have mix of older and newer AM4 CPUs and various boards with various BIOS versions, and for the most part, I've not had any issues with newest BIOS.

Note, I don't own any 1000-series Ryzen. They're all 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 series.

I did notice custom Pstates didn't work with latest BIOS using 2700X. Trying to set it will prevent it from booting, and required CMOS clear. After a while of messing with it, I just gave up on it, as it's not that important to me. Custom Pstates worked fine with older BIOS on the same board.
]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 07:58:35 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=26932&PID=108129&title=b450-gaming-mb-bios-question#108129 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=26932&PID=108125&title=b450-gaming-mb-bios-question#108125 Author: riff
Subject: 26932
Posted: 28 Oct 2023 at 4:32am

I recently bought a Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac as a replacement for a MSI board with similar specs. I then noticed in the BIOS version list, after a certain point, all versions carried the statement, "ASRock do NOT recommend updating this BIOS if you are going to use Pinnacle, Raven or Summit Ridge CPU on your system."

I reused all my components from my previous board, including a Ryzen 5 2600 CPU, which is also a Pinnacle Ridge type. Since the compatibility list on the ASRock website shows my exact CPU is supported and states that is was validated with all versions of BIOS, I am confused about the declaration mentioned in the BIOS version list.

First off, I'll say that, so far, I have not had any issues with my system using this CPU on the ASRock MB, which, btw, came with a version 5.20 BIOS. So my question is one of potential concern.

Can anyone tell me what is meant by "not recommended" and what, if any issues I should be aware of?]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:32:08 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=26932&PID=108125&title=b450-gaming-mb-bios-question#108125