I am preparing for my first computer build and wanted to clear up some confusion I had about this motherboard and the CPU in regards to the BIOS version required. Ultimately I'm hoping I don't have to go through the process of flashing the BIOS (however with the Asus P9X79 it includes a much easier way of doing this via the USB Flashback feature). I don't have a problem assembling the hardware, it's just the BIOS settings and version compatibility that is getting me paranoid.
Motherboard
ASUS P9X79 LE LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with USB BIOS
Purchased at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131855
Processor
Intel Core i7-4820K Ivy Bridge-E 3.7GHz (Turbo 3.9GHz) LGA 2011 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80633i74820K
Purchased at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116940
According to Asus, the latest BIOS version is 4302 which was installed on this model of motherboard as of 9/2/13.
I purchased this board on 9.26.13 so I'm not sure if it does have the latest BIOS on here.
When I check the board there is no sticker which marks the latest bios installed. However, there is a white printed bar underneath the BIOS label on the board which is bar coded and has a series of numbers. The last four digits of this number are 4005. Does this refer to the latest BIOS installed?
If so, will I run into problems assuming my board BIOS version is less than the latest 4302 version?
Will I ruin anything by booting up with the factory installed BIOS using this processor?
From Asus Support:
http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/detail.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=1&m=P9X79%20LE&cpu=Core%20i7-4820K%20%283.7GHz,%20L3:10M,%204C,%20HT,%20130W,%20rev.S1%29&pcb=ALL&sincebios=4210&memo=
On this support page, the Core i7-4820K is listed in the CPU compatibility as the following:
Since PCB = "ALL"
Since BIOS= "4210"
I was hoping I could just install the processor on to the board, turn the computer on, and go from there. However, I'm wondering now if I'll have to download the latest 4302 version and then flash the board.
If I flash the board, I take it's just a matter of building the computer, powering on, and then using the flashback feature to update the bios with the 4302 BIOS version using a USB drive? Is it that simple?
Regardless I'm hoping I don't have to and need clarification.
Thank you in advance.
Motherboard
ASUS P9X79 LE LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with USB BIOS
Purchased at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131855
Processor
Intel Core i7-4820K Ivy Bridge-E 3.7GHz (Turbo 3.9GHz) LGA 2011 130W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80633i74820K
Purchased at:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116940
According to Asus, the latest BIOS version is 4302 which was installed on this model of motherboard as of 9/2/13.
I purchased this board on 9.26.13 so I'm not sure if it does have the latest BIOS on here.
When I check the board there is no sticker which marks the latest bios installed. However, there is a white printed bar underneath the BIOS label on the board which is bar coded and has a series of numbers. The last four digits of this number are 4005. Does this refer to the latest BIOS installed?
If so, will I run into problems assuming my board BIOS version is less than the latest 4302 version?
Will I ruin anything by booting up with the factory installed BIOS using this processor?
From Asus Support:
http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/detail.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=1&m=P9X79%20LE&cpu=Core%20i7-4820K%20%283.7GHz,%20L3:10M,%204C,%20HT,%20130W,%20rev.S1%29&pcb=ALL&sincebios=4210&memo=
On this support page, the Core i7-4820K is listed in the CPU compatibility as the following:
Since PCB = "ALL"
Since BIOS= "4210"
I was hoping I could just install the processor on to the board, turn the computer on, and go from there. However, I'm wondering now if I'll have to download the latest 4302 version and then flash the board.
If I flash the board, I take it's just a matter of building the computer, powering on, and then using the flashback feature to update the bios with the 4302 BIOS version using a USB drive? Is it that simple?
Regardless I'm hoping I don't have to and need clarification.
Thank you in advance.