compatibility

[someone12345]

is a Gigabyte B450M DS3H WiFi Motherboard compatible with a R5 3600xt without a bios update?

 

[Wh0_Am_1]

Most likely, but it's not guaranteed, it depends on when the MOBO was made, and whether the factory had the BIOS on hand when they were producing the board you would receive, but even if it does not support it AMD has a support program where if it does not have the necessary BIOS they will loan you a chip to help you get it updated.

[someone12345]

21 minutes ago, Wh0_Am_1 said:

Most likely, but it's not guaranteed, it depends on when the MOBO was made, and whether the factory had the BIOS on hand when they were producing the board you would receive, but even if it does not support it AMD has a support program where if it does not have the necessary BIOS they will loan you a chip to help you get it updated.

what do you mean by loan? also im buying it from a retailer, pls explain in a little easier words too if you dont mind. thank you!

[Wh0_Am_1]

3 minutes ago, someone12345 said:

what do you mean by loan? also im buying it from a retailer,

Sorry forgot the link

Short Term Processor Loan Boot Kit

AMD will offer affected and qualified users (as described below) an AMD Athlon 200GE Processor, including thermal solution, for short-term use ("boot kit") to perform the BIOS update on their motherboard.

This short-term processor loan or boot kit is offered through AMD warranty services and is available only for qualified users that:

1. Have made a valid purchase of a 3^rd Gen Ryzen™ Desktop Processor and;
2. Are unable to boot that processor because the user’s current X470/B450 BIOS must be upgraded first.

This service is free of charge with the following condition:

Once you have submitted your claim for a processor loan boot kit, AMD will require pictures of your 3^rd  Gen Ryzen™ Desktop Processor and AMD Socket AM4 400 Series motherboard, which clearly shows the model numbers and unique serial numbers as well as a copy of the purchase invoice(s) to authorize the request. Additionally, a summary or copy of communication with the motherboard manufacturer is requested to indicate why support from the Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) is not suitable.

Once the RMA request is approved, the AMD Athlon 200GE processor will be sent with pre-paid return shipping. The processor is provided as a temporary loan to you for the sole purpose of updating the BIOS and must be returned within 10 business days of receipt. It is not necessary to return the provided thermal solution.

3 minutes ago, someone12345 said:

 pls explain in a little easier words too if you dont mind. thank you!

Basically while the board that you will order will most likely have a BIOS that works with your CPU, but when they first started making the motherboard, a BIOS that works with your CPU was not around yet, as the CPU was yet unreleased. Thereby while the motherboard may be of the correct model it may not have a supported BIOS installed. If your MOBO (motherboard) manufacturer will not or can not help you, then AMD will loan you another CPU to update your BIOS.

[someone12345]

17 minutes ago, Wh0_Am_1 said:

Sorry forgot the link

Short Term Processor Loan Boot Kit

AMD will offer affected and qualified users (as described below) an AMD Athlon 200GE Processor, including thermal solution, for short-term use ("boot kit") to perform the BIOS update on their motherboard.

This short-term processor loan or boot kit is offered through AMD warranty services and is available only for qualified users that:

1. Have made a valid purchase of a 3^rd Gen Ryzen™ Desktop Processor and;
2. Are unable to boot that processor because the user’s current X470/B450 BIOS must be upgraded first.

This service is free of charge with the following condition:

Once you have submitted your claim for a processor loan boot kit, AMD will require pictures of your 3^rd  Gen Ryzen™ Desktop Processor and AMD Socket AM4 400 Series motherboard, which clearly shows the model numbers and unique serial numbers as well as a copy of the purchase invoice(s) to authorize the request. Additionally, a summary or copy of communication with the motherboard manufacturer is requested to indicate why support from the Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) is not suitable.

Once the RMA request is approved, the AMD Athlon 200GE processor will be sent with pre-paid return shipping. The processor is provided as a temporary loan to you for the sole purpose of updating the BIOS and must be returned within 10 business days of receipt. It is not necessary to return the provided thermal solution.

 

thank you for helping!