A:Answer No. To recognize a 5000 series Ryzen GPU (for now), you have to update the BIOS first. Seems to be the case for ALL Ryzen 5k compatible MoBos though. This CAN be done on this model without the CPU, RAM or any drives hooked up. Do a search on this board + FlashBackButton for some good tutorials. I did this before installing the CPU and it worked just great. MSI website also has tutorials - in box docs also cover but less completely . I love this MoBo btw. - very happy.