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Changing CPU ASUS A320M motherboard

do39200 Posted messages 16 Status Member -  
Panth33ra Posted messages 23148 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -

Hello

I have a PC with Windows 10, an ASUS A320M motherboard, and an AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor.

I looked into upgrading to Windows 11 and according to it, my CPU is too old.

I researched the compatibility of my motherboard with Ryzen processors and Windows, and I opted for a Ryzen 5 5600X, which according to ASUS is compatible with my motherboard and Windows 11.

I changed my CPU, but my PC won't restart.

Have I forgotten a step? Or is there a motherboard update I need?

Thank you for your responses.

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    flo88 Posted messages 28492 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 170
     

    Hello

    The A320M does not exist at Asus; your motherboard still has terms behind it, like -E or -A, and that letter is important.

    In theory, the 5600X could be compatible with certain models, but it is imperative to perform a BIOS update beforehand.

    So

    1) Check the exact reference of your motherboard to see if there is compatibility or not

    2) Put the old CPU back to flash the BIOS that allows support for a 5600X

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  2. do39200 Posted messages 16 Status Member
     

    yes, I forgot a letter, it's an ASUS A320-K

    So it is compatible

    I looked into flashing the motherboard. I have EZ Flash 3 and I have two choices: internet or USB. Which one should I choose?

    Once flashed, will my old CPU still work or do I have to use the new one?

    Thank you for your response

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    1. flo88 Posted messages 28492 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 170
       

      Once I flash it, will my old CPU still work or do I absolutely have to put the new one in?

      It doesn't matter, anyway you have to let the operation complete fully and you will be able to put in the 5600X.

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    2. Panth33ra Posted messages 23148 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 360
       

      Hello,

      For your information : Its actual title is : ASUS PRIME A320M-K.

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