How To USB BIOS FLASH Asrock B450M Steel Legend For Ryzen 5000 Series Processors

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@LuckeraBG]

Can you make a video on how to fix this exactl motherboard if it gets bricked?

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@PapaMav]

Nothing beats the adrenaline rush of a BIOS Update !

[@mariodroid7]

lol

[@jamesmiscellaneous]

Do it during a thunderstorm for that extra rush. 🌩⚡

[@mikesunboxing]

that is a extreme sport, red bull should sponsor it

[@Kelvin-uv2mj]

Oh man, did it for my first time just now almost shit my pants lol

[@jamesmiscellaneous]

@@Kelvin-uv2mj Just hope the power doesn't go out 😆

[@michaelthompson9798]

Bios flashback is the best thing invented since bios’s were invented. 😇🥰👍

[@mikesunboxing]

i have to agree with you

[@PapaMav]

@@mikesunboxing I third that.

[@cooper1858]

Super helpful video thank you so much! Was installing a new cpu from a ryzen 5 2600 to a ryzen 7 5700x and it wouldn’t start and had to reinstall the old cpu again to get the new bios

[@mikesunboxing]

Glad it helped!

[@Senrab46]

Love these types of videos as they have a calming influence when this task is needed to be done! Nice looking motherboard too. I am curious however as to why you would change to a 5600 6 core which seems a downgrade? Plus why the existing setup is using this rgb cooling fan rather than a tower setup? I assume this was in a small case and media use only? Thanks for sharing Mike and Kath👍

[@mikesunboxing]

the motherboard is a new purchase and the cooler was just a easy one to fit that was nearby. The motherboard was actually fitted yesterday to it's final place in a nice like £500 PC build, the video for that should be out soon

[@WilliamAndrewPhilipBodie]

Mike's How to is Worthy of a Support comment. Like & a share 🙂

[@mikesunboxing]

cheers matey

[@mrezkybayusetya491]

Great video Mike. Can I ask some more question? I'll be upgrading my friend board this weekend, right now he uses 2200G and he will be upgrading to 5600. In case the 5600 comes as a dud, can he still use his old 2200G while waiting for the RMA process? Thanks in advance!

[@mikesunboxing]

yes that is okay

[@rikkiranjandas5320]

Hello Mike, Which Ryzen 5000 processor do you recommend for this motherboard that it can handle well? I was thinking of upgrading my system to a 5700X and RTX 3060. Will this system run with my 450-watt PSU? I've been watching your videos for a long time, and I love your dedication and hard work.

[@mikesunboxing]

to be honest a don't really recommend a b450 with 3000 or 5000 series processors unless totally necessary. but if you have to the 5700x is fine and you might just get by with the 450w psu but you are at the very edge of the knife there

[@michaelthompson9798]

I’d only recommend using a BETA bios if you have Bios Flashback on your motherboard 😇👍💪

[@mikesunboxing]

Yeah don’t want to be stuck with a crappy bios

[@PapaMav]

I agree w/Mr. Thompson.

[@fordyalcala01]

should I install my new ryzen 7 5700x cpu before I update my bios or update it first before installing it?

[@mikesunboxing]

Most boards should have a reasonably new bios so I would install the cpu and see if it works

[@SJSOmar]

Thank god I didn’t sell my old cpu I had to download it onto my usb and the east to use bios instant flash tool is cool for it ready for my new r7 5800x upgrading from r5 3600 hopefully no more bottle neck for my rtx 3060

[@nathanzoet2850]

Would this latest BIOS still work with my R 2600 cpu or would it brick it until I got a newer one?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes should be fine only the athlons were removed i think

[@yairgomez361]

i saw that this bios looks exactly the the same as mine, which is the ASrock x570, if i try to update bios will it be the same steps as these?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes it is the same principle just with different bios files

[@lixrr102]

give yair freedom give him fire give him easy bios update or he will retire

[@jaxgarcia7657]

i know this is an old comment, but i'm having the issue with the x570 steel legend where it doesnt "flash" my drive and i've been following the video. this is my 5th or 6th time trying to update bios in the past 2 months and still haven't had any luck

[@bjorkie4617]

How do I update my bios if I'm using Ryzen 5 2600? I recently purchased a Ryzen 7 5700x, should I put my new cpu first before flashing?

[@mikesunboxing]

no you can't you need to update with the 2600 as far as you can to add the microcode for the 5000 series

[@JavSkye]

Hello I just have a question. I currently have same mobo with P3.30 bios. Can it boot to bios installing 5000 series CPU before updating to current version?

[@mikesunboxing]

nol it will need a newer bios installed first. p3.60 or newer

[@josephneilpadayao6526]

Hey Mike, liked your videos. do you think this Asrock B450 steel legend will support PBO2 along with curve optimizer? Thanks for you answer.

[@mikesunboxing]

no idea sorry about PBO2 but it should do, curve optimiser works i believe

[@josephneilpadayao6526]

@@mikesunboxing I cannot find any curve optimizer on my b450m steel legend. Do you think the new version of BIOS have one? My bios version is 3.70

[@mikesunboxing]

@@josephneilpadayao6526 This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/XtBTGQ6BDu Agree to the rules by clicking the emoji and you will get access to the rest of the Discord channels

[@CristuelCasto]

I have a 2600x CPU installed inside the board. So using the 2600x is not recommended with the latest BIOS version, right?

[@mikesunboxing]

that is what they say, but it seems to on mine

[@md.tanvirulislam5752]

Hey....I have a running PC with AsRock B450M Steel Legend and AMD Ryzen 3 3200G. Running Bios 4.20....Now I want to replace the processor with AMD Ryzen 5 5600G. Will I have to update the bios before installing 5600G? Thank You

[@mikesunboxing]

yes you will

[@Pietrofonix]

In the support page is written that is not recommended to upgrade to the latest BIOS versions if using a Pinnacle, Raven or summit ridge CPU. But if I have to upgrade the bios for a Ryzen 7 5700x3D by using a previous Ryzen 5 2600x is it possible? Or is there the risk to corrupt the BIOS or brick the motherboard? Thank you

[@mikesunboxing]

the warning is because the newer bios isn't optimised for the older processors, if you are upgraded the CPU you have no choice and have to update it to the newer versions.

[@Jayjay511]

Hello, I have done all above and had successfully update my Bios. As for next step, is it a requirement to reset CMOS?

[@mikesunboxing]

only if it doesn't work after flashing for some reason

[@Jayjay511]

@@mikesunboxing Alright Thanks.

[@takiya.raiden]

One question boss,can i use ryzen 7 5700x straight out of the box on this motherboard?its my first time using ryzen cpu and the motherboard is also new..hope you can give me the answer thanks

[@mikesunboxing]

possible but unlikely unless it is really new stock, but still very unlikely

[@_dafuzz_]

After updating the BIOS with the old cpu in it, at what point do you install the new cpu? Or do you put your new CPU in and then update the BIOS?

[@_dafuzz_]

**Going from a Ryzen 1600 to a Ryzen 5500**

[@mikesunboxing]

isnt new bios, then reboot and check it has taken, then swap cpu

[@_dafuzz_]

@@mikesunboxing thank you 🙏🏼

[@Mzert805]

Amazing video, liked and subscribed

[@mikesunboxing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@XXxBRSAxXX]

I'm planning on getting a 5800x3d and an ASRock Steel series x570 motherboard. is it possible to update BIOS without an old CPU?

[@mikesunboxing]

If it has a bios flashback button on the back it can

[@miketysohn]

So i got the same board with a ryzen 5 2600.. and want to upgrade to a ryzen 7 5800x... do i NEED to update bios? Or can i just install the cpu and use it?

[@mikesunboxing]

depends what bios version you are no now. I would expect it will need updating unless the board came with a 5000 series ready stick on it

[@miketysohn]

Seems like i got the version P4.30@@mikesunboxing isn't that actually like almost the newest ? lol

[@LewisShepheard]

Hi I’m building a PC for the first time and my motherboard has power but the pc won’t turn on is that a bios problem , I have a ryzen 5 5500 , and how do I install a bios on a new pc

[@mikesunboxing]

you need an older cpu or apu installed to flash the new bios, amd used to do loaner kits for this or you could ask a local pc store to do it for you

[@mikeinvests23]

Do I need to use a VGA cable? I get nothing when trying to boot with HDMI

[@mikesunboxing]

What cpu are you running

[@bruhmom2810]

can i update bios without a ryzen 3000 series cpu?

[@mikesunboxing]

1000 or 2000 with do it

[@jumpstart5935]

Hi Mike I really love your videos easy to follow. My old system runs r5 2600, gskill 2666mhz and rtx2060 mobo b450 steellegend bios 2.30. So I upgraded to r7 3700x, t-force 3600mhz, rtx 3070ti. I updated bios to 4.30. Ram cant go any higher than 3200mhz and gpu is not running to 100% my fps on CodMw when I go to multi-player screen is 12- 40 its very low. I also did the cmos reset followed instructions on Yt delete gpu drivers and re installed. Running out of options. What do i need to do? Is it possible to rollback the bios?

[@mikesunboxing]

answered in discord

[@ArlGeales]

Thanks for the video! I have already watched the entire video, but just to make sure, i want to ask So now im using the old version of Asrock B450M Steel Legends. I bought it in 2020, it said using P2.10 Version. Im currently using Ryzen 3600, and going to replace with Ryzen 5700X which is now still being delivered. So my question is, looking at the CPU Support List Page, i need to update at least P4.30 BIOS version in order to use Ryzen 5700X (Web said this BIOS version has been validated). Then, can i update straightforward from P2.10 to P4.30? Or maybe can i go for the newest one? Thanks in advance!

[@mikesunboxing]

look on the list there are a few steps inbetween, that are Mandatory updates so you can skip a few. if you try the newest one it might say it can't read the rom if it is a problem

[@ArlGeales]

@@mikesunboxing Honestly i still don't understand, what do you mean on those mandatory updates? Is it the AMD All in 1 driver?

[@ArlGeales]

@@mikesunboxing Just done the update, it works! Now im just gonna wait until that 5700X arrive, thank you!

[@NekoCattoo]

whats the Difference between P4.30(for sure it is Default for b450 5000 series "READY") and 4.30 ???

[@mikesunboxing]

same thing

[@NekoCattoo]

@@mikesunboxing is it worth to update 4.60 than 4.30 even tho im not running 40 series?

[@markgioarevalo4423]

is it ok to us exFAT rather than FAT 32 flash drives?

[@mikesunboxing]

not it won't be able to "see" it, but you can create a smaller fat32 partition on the drive and that can work

[@adam.mp3]

Hi, I've followed all the steps, with same motherboard and obviously should work, but it comes up with 'invalid file' don't know what could be the problem. I was trying to uptate bios, because y got a new M.2 SSD and when I install it, pc stays blocked in bios logo not letting me get into bios and not loading into windows, but when I take off the M.2 SSD it will work as usually and normal.

[@mikesunboxing]

make sure the version of the board is correct, and if the motherboard was in a prebuilt PC it might have a custom bios installed

[@nelsond3359]

Thank you for the guide, my heart is racing rn updating it

[@mikesunboxing]

Glad it helped

[@chinchilluh6928]

do I need to install windows on the new pc first or can i already update the bios without it?

[@mikesunboxing]

you can up date the bios from inside the bios, no software or OS needed

[@chinchilluh6928]

@@mikesunboxing okay thanks!

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

Hi Mike, just wondered are the newest BIOS versions i.e. P4.30 also compatible with Zen 2? I assume they are.

[@mikesunboxing]

seems to be, just not the althons and some 1000 series

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

@@mikesunboxing of course. thanks

[@PaulBakewell]

Great video thanks Mike

[@mikesunboxing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AhmadFAskar]

My current system 2.30 with 3200g. And I want to upgrade to 5600g which is need bios version.3.90. Should I install In order one by one bios 2.50, 2.70 and so on or directly install the 3.90? Also, I see latest version 4.60. Should I use latest version once I install 5600g?

[@mikesunboxing]

always try and be on the newest bios if you can for bug fixes and stability

[@volkatrongaming5332]

Is the process similar if you are using the bios flash button on a newer asrock steel series z690? I’m trying to use a z690 board for my Intel i5-13600k

[@mikesunboxing]

yes if the board doesn't have a bios flashback button

[@kathreenv2510]

Hello I have issue bios with am4 5 series and I have no signal on my screen. I used as rock b450 steel legend.How I update bios . Any help

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@anghanharsh]

Which processor are you using here ?

[@mikesunboxing]

3600 i think

[@georgenalik3273]

good day mike, i have asrock b450m steel legend mobo i was planning to update my bios do i need to update it 1 by 1 or does the latest bios already include all the latest features??

[@mikesunboxing]

go to the newest one, i generally do unless the bios specifically states otherwise or the bios isn't suitable for the processor

[@Planeverse]

hey i’m building my first pc soon and i’m wondering if i need a cpu in order to update the bios on this board, or do i require a older cpu first. thanks.

[@mikesunboxing]

you need an older chip to update on this board, but check the bios chip version number, you might be okay

[@therealstinkmorchel2365]

Is this the same as for the normal B450 mainboard???

[@mikesunboxing]

same process just different files

[@uchihalegends5628]

Can I update bios with a ryzen 3 2200g because the latest one on the site doesn’t say you can’t use a raven ridge?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes that is fine from what i have heard

[@uchihalegends5628]

@@mikesunboxing ok good because I’ve heard a lot from so many people

[@piter1118]

Hello Mike i have a impornatnt question if i have a 5900x new out of the box and same motherboard also new in box will my pc turn it on or i will not let me go to the bios with that proccesor. As i can see you have an old 3.30 bios version but you can go into the bios and see your ryzen 9 ?? my pc is showing no life at all ...

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@yukariyuki5580]

Hi i have r5 3600 should i update my bios? If yes should i download the latest on the website?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes newest one is the best bet

[@arechap7201]

Hi mikee...i want to ask..if my cpu now is 3200g if i upgrade the bios now i can still ise the 3200g or i need to wait until i buy the 5 series cpu.

[@mikesunboxing]

upgrade when you swap the CPU, there is a warning on the website to not flash if you are using certain processors

[@itslily7845]

Hi Mike! I currently have same board with ryzen 5 2600 but with a bios version 2.0. i was wondering if i could update it straight to the latest bios version(4.6 as of now) or should i do an older version. Would my pc stull be working with ryzen 5 2600 with latest bios? I want to update it to install ryzen 5 5600x i recenty bought

[@mikesunboxing]

i honestly don't know, if you try flashing a bios that is not compatible with your currently installed processor i think it won't allow the flash. I could be wrong on this, i would update to the newest one personally

[@itslily7845]

if my current cpu (r5 2600) isn't compatible with the newest bios version when I do it. Could I still go into the bios to check what bios version I'm currently on or is that not possible

[@st.gr.8796]

Hello Mike, i have an Asrock x470 Master SLI with P3.70 Bios version an i will upgrade from Ryzen 7 2700X to an Ryzen 7 5700X. Any Idea what Bios Version is needed. Thanks for help

[@mikesunboxing]

get the newest one

[@st.gr.8796]

@@mikesunboxing thanks mate, greetings from Germany👍

[@mikesunboxing]

@@st.gr.8796 Love to Germany 🙂

[@pirlimpimpim123]

know hwere is flashback switch ? I need to update bios to support new CPU (I dont heve old CPU anymore to boot OS)

[@mikesunboxing]

these don't have a bios flashback button or switch

[@LordShadowfie]

I already have that mobo my cpu is ryzen 5 5600g my question is if its okey in Rtx 4060ti?

[@mikesunboxing]

it won't be running at it's best but it will work

[@hyeongso]

Hello can I ask if I need to update my bios too if i have Ryzen 5 3600?

[@mikesunboxing]

should be okay if you buy a new board now, but can't guarantee it

[@silvesterbucic3590]

I have a question My version of bios is 2.90 so does i need to upgrafe every single one bersion or just the newest one and does the newest one include all other versions tht i skiped?

[@mikesunboxing]

depends what CPU you are upgrading to, i personally would go to the newest one though

[@victorpassigatti8652]

Im getting black screen when trying to acess bios after Steel Legend 4.60 bios, already cleared CMOS, nothing, think my bios is gone

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@zulfaizal9016]

Why when i click instant flash popup no image file detected , can you help me

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@aaronduncan106]

Hey does it matter if I use a usb drive 2.0 or 3.0?

[@mikesunboxing]

not really size is more important really

[@alxervielgekidou1413]

I currently run a Ryzen 5 2600 and this board (version from late from 2019). I'm still waiting for my 5600 from Amazon. If I update the BIOS right now will it still run and boot?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes it will

[@alxervielgekidou1413]

@@mikesunboxing thank you Mike! I was kinda bothered that I might not be able to use the PC anymore if the bios was updated to the latest version because I've seen some articles online that you might lose backwards compatibility to 2nd gen ryzen if u update a bios supporting 5th gen ryzens

[@KOSPokololol]

currently running this board with the Ryzen 5 1600AF. Updated BIOS successfully to version 4.6 (the latest) and attempted to install a Ryzen 5 5600. Fans come on, lights come on for about 5 seconds and then reboots repeatedly. Ram appears compatible, and i switched back to my 1600AF and everything operating fine. Currenlty beating my head against a wall and wondering if i got a defective CPU

[@mikesunboxing]

does the bios revision confirm it did update? some times it goes through the process and then reverts for some bizarre reason

[@KOSPokololol]

@@mikesunboxing yes it still shows confirmed. Ended up sending back the 5600 as i never could get it to work and everything works flawlessly with the 1600AF. Will most likely just overclock the 1600 and wait for the AM5 platform toi be more easily available rather than spend money on older components

[@dillanwelch3221]

What if its telling me no image found when I click instant flash?

[@mikesunboxing]

wrong file maybe?

[@casiopea1979]

Hi. Can I update while using a R5 5600 (non X) cpu? Because at the moment the motherboard only support Ryzen 3000 series

[@mikesunboxing]

no that is not a 3000 series processor

[@MintyPeanut]

Is that mobo that small? Im worried about my 6750XT sitting on it.

[@mikesunboxing]

yes it is micro atx so smaller than atx

[@aintcappin]

hi do i need to reinstall windows 10? planning to upgrade from 2600 to 5600x

[@mikesunboxing]

no that should be fine

[@Kepcik]

Thank you so much, ur guide really helps!

[@mikesunboxing]

Glad it helped!

[@JoshuaHereGTM]

so If I am building a new pc, would I have to get a cpu that works with the motherboards default BIOS, or can I go ahead and put my 5000 series cpu into it, go into the bios and flash the update I've downloaded from another pc? Can I get into the BIOS with the 5000 series cpu in the motherboard with the default (unsupported) BIOS?

[@mikesunboxing]

you will need a cpu that is compatible with the bios revision on the board, this is usually printed on the bios chip when new

[@velvetgnr77]

If I have the regular b450m, the same one you show in this video, but I have the pink edition bios installed (for some reason my technician installed it) can I update to the regular version of the bios? I mean, the one with the gray/black interface. Thanks in advance.

[@mikesunboxing]

yes you can

[@velvetgnr77]

@@mikesunboxing thank you so much!

[@Hotdog_Connoisseur]

can i update my bios to the latest version (4.60) Im running a 3500x as my CPU. Im not sure how to check the compatability

[@mikesunboxing]

that will be fine

[@eviltaylor1]

I have that board and the yellow warnings always put me off, looks like they've at least separated the pink ed from the standard as they were mixed together a year ago. Could you please look at the ram tuning while you have it there? Have a sneaking suspicion you were going to anyway as i see the frequency at 2666 in your bios and you can't be having people think you have poor ram. I did try to adjust it but it just defaults back on restarting and I decided i was too lazy to even google it.

[@mikesunboxing]

3200 works okay with 3600 ram but 3600 refuses to post might try and up the voltage to get the 3600 but 3200 seems to be performing well

[@viktoriqq_]

Hello will this also work for The atx version of the asrock b450?

[@mikesunboxing]

same principle yes

[@zerefdragneel5767]

im thinking updating bios update for this board. 1 : Currently still using ryzen 1300x, n thinking upgrade to ryzen 5000 series. So can i use same version bios updates as show in ur video ? 2: Once bios update is done, it will not able to boot to windows because the bios update will remove ryzen 1000 support right (if i still not swap the CPU ?) So does it will boot straight to UEFI Menu then once i confirm bios version, force shutdown pc and swap CPU. Correct ?

[@mikesunboxing]

i'm not sure if it will let you update the bios to a bios that won't support both processors. i had a problem like that and had to use a 3000 series to get 5000 support

[@zerefdragneel5767]

@@mikesunboxing i see.. quick question, does this board support 3600mhz ram with ryzen 5 3600 installed ?

[@mikesunboxing]

@@zerefdragneel5767 possible but rare, the memory tracks aren't designed for that high a frequency, you might need to give the RAM a bit more voltage if it struggles

[@xoxjoms]

please help me. what is the best bios for my processor ryzen 3 3100? My motherboard is like this asrock steel legend b450m. I hope you answer me. Thank you!

[@mikesunboxing]

get the newest one, that has the updated agesa code

[@SuperJatinrajput]

Should i update to latest bios currently running on v3.30. Does it even works with my ryzen 5 2600?

[@mikesunboxing]

yes latest one is best for new cpus

[@SuperJatinrajput]

@@mikesunboxing so should i do update or not cuz currently running ryzen 5 2600?

[@Prx7728]

Should i update my bios to beta version of bios like there are two of them 1)10.80 beta and2)8.01 is it safe to update to a beta version or should i go with 8.01

[@mikesunboxing]

this is an old discontinued board so beta bios is the most likely best choice

[@Prx7728]

​@@mikesunboxing ok thanks for the help mike

[@RB47310]

Hi, I'm trying to update Asrock B650e steel legend and unfortunately I can't get the motherboard to recognize my file or USB... I formatted the USB key to fat32 Added the new downloadable file to my pc and copied paste the file to the key? Can you help me out? Thanks?

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@FamousScoopTV]

Me too

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@ronaldfierro9986]

thanks easy to follow.....one ???? now have a AMD cpu in system....upgrading to a different AMD cpu.......can I update bios with old cpu before I install new cpu.............THANKS

[@mikesunboxing]

Yes, you can update first then reboot check the BIOS has flashed then replace CPU

[@ThatGuy56326]

Hey mike, I got this board last year after my old one melted and I want to update my bios from 3.7 to 4.3 so I can have compatibility with Rtx4000 series however the I am completely unable to update for some reason. I have tried 3 different flash drives. All reformatted but my bios wont flash them. I made sure that I have the b450 steel legend bios updates correct. I am on v3.7 currently and its not even posted on there site. Any clue whats going on?

[@mikesunboxing]

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[@5M4N_PnPpulis]

Hi will this work if like for example I want to build a computer with the asrock b450m steel legend with the Ryzen 5 5600g and the motherboard needs a bios update, and what bios ver do I need for it?

[@mikesunboxing]

get the newest version available there are a few fixes included that are needed

[@5M4N_PnPpulis]

​@@mikesunboxing do I need to have an old Ryzen CPU to update the bios?

[@mikesunboxing]

@@5M4N_PnPpulis probably unless it is very fresh stock

[@aliceafonso6237]

can you downgrade the BIOS too? I have got the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G that needs P2.30. Not sure if higher versions of the BIOS work well. Thanks in advance.

[@mikesunboxing]

newer versions are fine, and just you can downgrade, or at least i have done in the past

[@scottcook740]

I'm trying to find a way to update bios on Z690 steel legend wifi 6e, (first timer) and was wondering if there is a way to flash the bios without a cpu/gpu or monitor or anything hooked up. First build, all new components, but from what I read, youre supposed to flash the bios before installing the CPU. Isn't the CPU the first part of install? I'm really struggling finding Information out there on how to accomplish this. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[@mikesunboxing]

the board has a bios flash button that works in a similar way to the MSI ones that we have done videos on, you don't need anything other than the BIOS file and a PSU to flash the bios with that

[@scottcook740]

@@mikesunboxing perfect, that makes things easy as I can do that before I build in the case! Thanks for the quick response, happy holidays!!

[@kuzuningen3421]

I have cpu zen3 but my motherboard its zen/zen2, can i update bios using cpu zen 3? Or its need same zen

[@mikesunboxing]

it will need a cpu or apu compatible with your current bios version

[@kuzuningen3421]

@@mikesunboxingthanks for reply, yes its not working im trying to turn on b450m SL bios version 2.00maybe with ryzen 5 5600G and athlon 3000G, fan and rbg on but no display,

[@mikesunboxing]

@@kuzuningen3421 This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/XtBTGQ6BDu Agree to the rules by clicking the emoji and you will get access to the rest of the Discord channels

[@m.r.rafitonmoy9911]

Can i update my bios version from P2.50 to 4.60 ? if i update my bios from 2.50 to 4.60 is there any problem create? Processor ryzen 5 2400g vega 11 graphics

[@mikesunboxing]

there is a point that asrock say not to go over if using that processor, so you are taking a risk if you do. but many people have done and not had a problem

[@m.r.rafitonmoy9911]

@@mikesunboxing I send email to asrock then they reply me this "You can still try with the latest BIOS 4.60 as new BIOS optimize memory settings, but we are not able to guarantee the overclocking capability".

[@djaemer]

Hi! I just updated my bios a while ago into v4.30 but when da update finish there is no diplay on my monitor, my cpu is ryzen 5 5600g.

[@mikesunboxing]

plugged into the motherboard HDMI or are you using a GPU

[@djaemer]

I dont have gpu only the integrated graphics from my r5 5600g

[@mikesunboxing]

@@djaemer This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/XtBTGQ6BDu Agree to the rules by clicking the emoji and you will get access to the rest of the Discord channels

[@whitefang7007]

Underated

[@mikesunboxing]

Agreed

[@rubenabril7526]

hola, necesito un procesador antiguo para actualizar la bios? quiero instalar un ryzen 5 5600G

[@mikesunboxing]

sí lo haces para ese proceso

[@coastcuz]

can i run a ryzen 7 5700x on this motherboard??

[@mikesunboxing]

you can, but the real question is should you?

[@lordjamet]

Can you update bios without cpu?

[@mikesunboxing]

no sorry

[@sgiitt]

My b450m is ver 4.20, is it compatible for ryzen 5000 series?

[@sgiitt]

I mean ryzen 5 5600

[@mikesunboxing]

5600 needs 4.30 5600x 3.60

[@sgiitt]

@@mikesunboxing thanks!

[@sgiitt]

@@mikesunboxing should I update only to 4.30 or above?

[@mikesunboxing]

@@sgiittget the newest one

[@markberry8182]

My son has this mobo and could be an upgrade from r5 2600 to 3600 soon. Useful to see how to do bios update on asrock. We are holding onto this mobo as it's been very reliable and no problems so far...

[@mikesunboxing]

yes not a bad board at all, shame the B550 range were not quite as polised

[@alexarose2996]

Don't go 3600 not worth go 5600x

[@markberry8182]

@@alexarose2996 hi after after having a good think I ended buying the 5600. Better choice and will be a better upgrade for the steel legend.....

[@markberry8182]

@@mikesunboxing Hi Mike just a quick question. Currently have r5 2600 installed on this mobo. r5 5600 will be here soon. Is it advisable to take the mobo out of the case and do it the way you have on the box? As it's in my son's case just now. Also is it a good idea to disconnect the sata drives minimum peripherals so less can go wrong? Looked briefly at the asrock website and the bios that enabled 5000 series CPU was 3.60. would you go with the latest version or 3.60? After flashing the bios to a newer version I take it the r5 2600 won't work on this mobo anymore and then it's just a case of a swap over to the 5600 CPU? Just want to make sure I've got this right before I do it.Famous last words. Lol🤣🤣🤣

[@5M4N_PnPpulis]

​@@markberry8182hi what bios version did you install on your mobo?

[@mike-xr3md]

Will it work with NTFS? its standard option

[@mikesunboxing]

no sorry it has to be fat32

[@mike-xr3md]

@@mikesunboxing hm I tried with exFat or NTFS, not really shure but one of them worked

[@mikesunboxing]

@@mike-xr3md sounds like your usb drive is too big exfat and Ntfs are used with larger than 32gb storage

[@mike-xr3md]

@@mikesunboxing yes it's 1TB

[@M.Andretti94]

Don’t know how active you are on this video, but I’m upgrading to a 5600G from a 2600. My board is already p3.6 out the box but when I go to CPU compatibility it says I need p3.9 for the 5600G while on the BIOS updates it says 3.6 is compatible already 🙃 breaking my brain wondering i have to update or not.

[@mikesunboxing]

might as well update it if the system is running

[@-crap4589]

hey, did you have to update the bios to run the 5600G? Currently in the samesituation as you but dont have access to any old amd cpu uhhh

[@M.Andretti94]

@@-crap4589 no i didn’t update, been working fine

[@Issh1n.]

Can i use 3600mhz ram i have a 5600g and this mobo

[@mikesunboxing]

might work, 3200mhz will be fine if not

[@willcooper2543]

Thank you Mister

[@PapaMav]

I do this on ASUS MOBOs and always delete any PDF files that get loaded on the USB thumb drive. Same on any Firmware updates.

[@mikesunboxing]

good point

[@uchihalegends5628]

if i update to latest version can i get ryzen 7

[@mikesunboxing]

ryzen 7 and 9 are supported ryzen 7000 series isnt as it is on another platform

[@sonarfreq]

Great video thanks Mike! I'm running a Ryzen 5 2600 on this board currently, but want to run a 5600 instead shortly. Do I update the bios to the higher version whilst the 2600 is still seated on the board and then replace the processor with the 5600? Or does the 5600 have to be in place before I attempt to upgrade the bios? Many thanks!

[@mikesunboxing]

do the bios update first, rerboot check the bios version then swap cpu

[@eharnajeb8973]

@@mikesunboxingwhat option do i have if i dont have any of 3000 series processor to update the bios?

[@mikesunboxing]

@@eharnajeb8973 Do what is shown in the video

[@m.r.rafitonmoy9911]

Sir I ran into a problem My pc configuration : Processor: Ryzen 5 2400g vega 11 graphic Motherboard: asrock steel legend b450m Ram: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200MHz Black Heatsink Desktop RAM 8+8+8+8 = 32GB But I am not able to run RAM at 3200 mhz Whenever I set RAM to 3200mhz it doesn't save it keeps running at 2133mhz How can i run ram at 3200 mhz? Please help me😢😢 

[@mikesunboxing]

might need to increase ram voltage a little but 4 sticks with older zen is unlikely to hit 3200, maybe look at 2933 or 3000 maybe

[@m.r.rafitonmoy9911]

@@mikesunboxing can i update my bios version from P2.50 to 4.60 ? if i update my bios from 2.50 to 4.60 is there any problem create?

[@m.r.rafitonmoy9911]

@@mikesunboxing can i update my bios version from P2.50 to 4.60 ? if i update my bios from 2.50 to 4.60 is there any problem create?

[@Kxi_i]

hey how do i fix no image file detected?

[@mikesunboxing]

check you are using the right bios version

[@mr_freezey2120]

I'm on a 2700X with a P2.80 bios version on b450 steel legend and I'm trying to upgrade to 5700x

[@mr_freezey2120]

HELP

[@mikesunboxing]

update the BIOS to the latest one and then reboot check it has taken and then swap the CPU out

[@mr_freezey2120]

@@mikesunboxing thanks this worked amazingly

[@mikesunboxing]

@@mr_freezey2120 Glad to hear that 🙂

[@zenon6699]

what is the china option in download?

[@mikesunboxing]

the location the file is stored

[@zarfansky]

I will try this way, thx😊

[@mikesunboxing]

good luck