I was advised to update my BIOS due to experiencing stuttering and blurring issues in games and videos. Unfortunately, the support agent confused my motherboard model; I actually have the MSI PRO B650 III, but they provided instructions for the II version. After flashing the incorrect BIOS, my system now boots slower and shows visual artifacts, making my gaming experience worse. When I try to flash the correct BIOS, I get error messages stating that the selected BIOS is not compatible with my motherboard and that it could potentially damage my system. Is there a way to bypass this error? I've already attempted using the BIOS flash button after renaming the file to MSI.ROM.
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Flashing your BIOS can be risky, especially if you use an unsupported version. Generally, it could permanently damage your motherboard if something goes wrong. Unless you’re dealing with significant hardware issues or need specific features from a newer BIOS, it's better to avoid flashing it unnecessarily. Stuttering often comes from background processes, and the blurring you mentioned might be motion blur or display settings. You might want to check those before pursuing a BIOS update again.
I understand your frustration! Luckily, since you were able to flash at least a similar firmware, it seems your motherboard didn't get bricked, which is a relief. For the proper BIOS update, you'll need to ensure that you're using the exact BIOS designed for your motherboard model. It's best to download it directly from MSI's site. If that’s not working, check if there's a recovery mode or a way to boot from an alternate USB, just in case!
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