I recently got an MSI A520M-A Pro motherboard and a Ryzen 5 5600 processor for my dad's new PC build, along with an RX 7600 graphics card. I chose this combo since it's the same setup I have but with an ASUS motherboard. However, I've heard from several people that I might need to update the BIOS first for the CPU to work correctly. Can someone explain how BIOS updates work in this situation?
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Yes, the MSI A520M-A Pro is generally compatible with the Ryzen 5 5600, but you're likely going to need to update the BIOS. This step is essential because many motherboards need the latest BIOS version to support newer CPUs. You typically need a compatible CPU to perform the update, so make sure you have one that works with the board out of the box, like an older Ryzen 5 2600 if that helps.
Got it! I have a 2600 I can use for the BIOS update. Thanks for clarifying!