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Solved Upgrading parts issue

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sootngiz

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I recently purchased a Ryzen 5 2600 for my current PC.
I currently have an AMD A10-9700 processor and a MSI a320m pro vd/2 motherboard.
I'm aware that my current specs aren't that good, I just wanted to upgrade my PC to make it better.
I purchased this PC in December 2018.
I've been asking lots of people on multiple forums and discord servers if I should upgrade my bios or not and I'm at a rate of 50/50.
I'm making this thread because I want to make 100% sure on what I have to do since I don't want to break/damage anything.
I want to replace my current CPU with the R5 2600.
Pictures below.
Main bios: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/500359821187612672/701194643160825921/image2.jpg
M-Flash screenshot: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/500359821187612672/701194642640601148/image1.jpg (I tried updating my bios earlier, the file wouldn't show up but that's not the point. IF I need to update my bios, I'll explain more)
CPU-Z screenshot of motherboard details: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/500359821187612672/701194640665084014/image0.jpg
If you would like to help or anything, send a reply below or if you would like any information let me know.
 
I would say that no BIOS upgrade would be required and for the following reason.

The Ryzen 5 2600 (Pinnacle Ridge) pre dates the release date of the AMD A10-9700 (Bristol Ridge) and the only BIOS updates for the MB are/were to improve compatibility with Bristol Ridge and Raven Ridge CPUs which means that all earlier BIOS revisions are included.
 
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