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Updating BIOS is a common thing for newly released CPUs. Things like that are expected if you're building the PC yourself.
by invesari 9y ago
Updating BIOS is a common thing for newly released CPUs. Things like that are expected if you're building the PC yourself.
- whalesalad 9y agoBut needing a different chip in the socket? That’s definitely not common and for many not even possible.
- bootloop 9y agoSure, was the same thing for my AMD FX cpu. Edit: I bought a cheaper cpu on Amazon and after the BIOS update for the new CPU I sent it back.
- IronBacon 9y agoAMD offered a kit to update the BIOS, basically they sent a previous generation CPU to flash the BIOS. On the other hand, with new Intel CPUs you would need new mainboards... ^__^;
- nobleach 9y agoYes, and kudos to AMD for even doing it. But, it's a two week from acceptance into the program to delivery (in some cases - a week in others).
- zenexer 9y agoI've built a lot of machines, and I've never had to update BIOS just to get a standard CPU working.
- Deathmax 9y agoYou tend to if you use a motherboard with an older chipset with a newer generation CPU using the same socket (and it hasn't already been updated at the factory). Intel example: Using a 7th generation Kaby Lake CPU on a 6th generation Skylake chipset motherboard. Example of required BIOS update: version 1.F https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/Z170-A-PRO https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/Z170-A-PRO
- brann0 9y agoI clearly remember my i5 4690 wasn't supported by z87 motherboards unless you flashed with another CPU. As I was building a new rig, I just ordered a z97 instead. Also yeah, it was my fault for not properly checking before buying 4690+z87 combo, but not that weird...