How To Upgrade Bios On Msi Mag B650M Mortar For New Ryzen Cpus

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Upgrading the BIOS on your MSI MAG B650M Mortar motherboard is essential for compatibility with the latest Ryzen CPUs. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you successfully update your BIOS and enjoy optimal performance with your new processor.

Preparation Before BIOS Update

Before starting the BIOS update process, ensure you have the following:

  • A stable power supply to prevent interruptions during the update
  • A USB flash drive with at least 8GB of free space
  • The latest BIOS file for your motherboard, downloaded from the MSI official website
  • Internet connection for downloading BIOS files and tools

Downloading BIOS and Tools

Visit the MSI official support page for the MAG B650M Mortar motherboard. Locate the latest BIOS version compatible with your CPU. Download the BIOS file and the MSI Flash BIOS Utility if required.

Preparing the USB Drive

Format your USB drive to FAT32. Copy the BIOS file onto the root directory of the USB drive. Ensure the filename remains unchanged as per instructions from MSI.

Entering BIOS and Updating

1. Turn off your PC and insert the USB drive into a USB port.

2. Power on the PC and press the Delete key repeatedly during startup to enter the BIOS setup.

3. Navigate to the M-FLASH utility within the BIOS menu.

4. Select the USB drive containing the BIOS file and confirm to start the update process.

5. Wait for the BIOS update to complete. Do not turn off or restart your PC during this process.

Completing the Update

Once the update finishes, the system will reboot automatically. Enter BIOS again to verify the BIOS version and ensure the update was successful.

Configuring BIOS Settings for Ryzen CPUs

After updating, it’s recommended to reset BIOS settings to default and then configure the following:

  • Enable XMP profile for memory optimization
  • Set the CPU mode to support the new Ryzen processor
  • Adjust fan profiles for optimal cooling

Save your settings and exit BIOS. Your motherboard is now ready to support the latest Ryzen CPUs with the upgraded BIOS.