how to update my motherboards bios

[GoodGuyANKUR]

i bought a new motherboard and ryzen 3rd gen cpu i have to update my bios .so i want to know do i need a old cpu to update the bios or can i use the 3rd gen processor to update my bios i have the files in my flash drive

 

[Yurricho]

If your motherboard has usb flashback as a feature then its a simple feat, just plug the 24pin from your power supply into your motherboard and use the USB flashback supported USB port on the motherboard. Make sure you refer to the manual here for the proper port and procedure.

 

If not you need a CPU that will fit and you can complete the bios flash with the older chip, Im pretty sure Ryzen will send you a temp chip to do the flash and send it back to them, but Im not totally sure, that would be something to ask their support (With proof of purchase) 

 

 

[Aperture9999999]

You will need an old CPU. AMD provides a convenient method to update the BIOS.

 

If you need a CPU to perform a UEFI update, AMD will ship you one, provided you have made a valid purchase of a 3rd gen Ryzen CPU and can’t boot the motherboard due to a UEFI update issue. Send AMD a photo of your CPU (with serial numbers visible) and a copy or summary of communication with your motherboard manufacturer to indicate why support from the OEM won’t resolve the problem. AMD’s help page goes through several options that may help users fix the problem without needing a new CPU, but whether these work will depend on whether the motherboard supports features like UEFI / BIOS flashback.

[SpookyCitrus]

What motherboard is it? As @Genwyn said depending on the motherboard it will either have a bios flash option where only the USB with the files is needed, however most will need you to use an older CPU either a 1000 or 2000 series CPU in order to boot into the bios to do the update. If you don't have one or can't get one then I suggest taking the motherboard into a computer repair/service center that can do the update for you or contacting AMD to get a boot kit.