B450 Gaming MB BIOS Question

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   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?

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riff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2023 Status: Offline Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote riff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: B450 Gaming MB BIOS Question 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?

eccential Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2022 Location: Nevada Status: Offline Points: 6530	Post Options Post Reply Quote eccential Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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.

riff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Oct 2023 Status: Offline Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote riff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply 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