Any motherboard manufacturers support linux?

[flatiron]

http://www.biostar-usa.com/app/en%2Dus/ ... 9#download

That link seems to indicate that I cannot update my BIOS. Is there any way around this that doesn't involve wine, a virtual machine, or a bricking?

And are there any MB manufacturers that support linux for future reference?

These are .bss files.

[deepakdeshp]

https://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/2324

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.pcwo ... x.amp.html

[flatiron]

So, the only thing to worry about is the motherboard. It is too late to go back now and get a new board. How do I update the board without a windows machine? I mean it works, but there are updates that are needed.


Also, I build, I don't buy whole systems. So... those lists are for pre built pc's. I don't see a motherboard list.

[Moem]

https://www.back2gaming.com/guides/moth ... lity-list/
Do the tiniest bit of searching and you'll find more like this. This was the third result when I threw Any motherboard manufacturers support linux? into my search engine of choice.

[flatiron]

Does this means Asrock supports Linux? https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/Fatal1ty% ... s.asp#BIOS


Also, what am I supposed to update on my motherboard? Just the BIOS? This is the file list for mine http://www.biostar-usa.com/app/en%2Dus/ ... 9#download


If "instant flash" support all operating systems as I suspect, why don't all MB makers use it?

[flatiron]

https://www.back2gaming.com/guides/moth ... lity-list/
Do the tiniest bit of searching and you'll find more like this. This was the third result when I threw Any motherboard manufacturers support linux? into my search engine of choice.

I was looking in the lists that were previously linked to. Thank you for the link. I have never had any need to update a BIOS before. So, it is kinda weird.

Sucks. No mini ITX amd motherboards in that list. Awful...

[Moem]

This is interesting too: https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page= ... therboards

Or you could just pop your motherboard's brand and model + the word Linux into your favourite search engine and see what you get. Since you already have the board, how interesting is it really to know what a different manufacturer supports or doesn't support?

[flatiron]

I may have to change the board. This was interesting

"Michael, you should look into focusing on ITX more often. You could probably fit twice as many PCs in your racks that way, while probably reducing power consumption of each platform by a handful of watts.


My Ryzen build has the Biostar X370GTN. So far the only thing that doesn't seem to work in Linux are the RGB headers, which I have set to cycle automatically anyway. For anyone who doesn't need wifi, that board is a decent option. The Gigabyte board is good if you don't use a tower heatsink; the power connectors are inconveniently placed for those. Otherwise the Asrock B350 board seems to be the best at the moment. "

Is it okay if I never update it? That is a pay forum so I won't be going to it to ask.

on the Asrock boards https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/Fatal1ty% ... s.asp#BIOS

I see options that say "instant flash". What is that? Is it something that works independent of the OS? If so, why don't all manufacturers use it? And on motherboards, are the drivers and the BIOS all there is to update?[/quote]

[flatiron]

This is interesting at the 4 minute mark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XkWULQ01lg