Bios Required for Cpu Upgrade

[andrew_hirtle]

I found out that my bios was not updated enough for the cpu I wanted to upgrade to. When I upgraded my bios, I found that I could only upgrade to 0602 and the cpu (I5 4690) requires version 0909. How would I upgrade to a version compatible with this cpu and is it possible?

 

[RCFProd]

Which motherboard? Need more info.

 

[SkyNetRising]

How would I upgrade to a version compatible with this cpu and is it possible?

1. Determine motherboard model name;
2. Open motherboard manufacturer support web site;
3. Download latest BIOS for your motherboard;
4. Update BIOS.

Done.

 

[andrew_hirtle]

Which motherboard? Need more info.

H81M-A

 

[andrew_hirtle]

How would I upgrade to a version compatible with this cpu and is it possible?

1. Determine motherboard model name;
2. Open motherboard manufacturer support web site;
3. Download latest BIOS for your motherboard;
4. Update BIOS.

Done.

I did that, and the most recent version was 0602

 

[ThatVietGuy]

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

 

[andrew_hirtle]

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I bought my computer pre-built, so I didn't think to look there. I looked just for my computer. I will try updating it now, I'll keep you posted on the result!

 

[andrew_hirtle]

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I tried updating it to 2203, the asus easy update just says "The model of the BIOS image doesn't match the BIOS ROM currently present" when I try to select it

 

[krzyimprt]

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I tried updating it to 2203, the asus easy update just says "The model of the BIOS image doesn't match the BIOS ROM currently present" when I try to select it

Make sure the flashdrive is FAT32 and that the rom file is on the root of the drive. Not in any folders. It will have to be extracted from the zip file once downloaded.

 

[andrew_hirtle]

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I tried updating it to 2203, the asus easy update just says "The model of the BIOS image doesn't match the BIOS ROM currently present" when I try to select it

Make sure the flashdrive is FAT32 and that the rom file is on the root of the drive. Not in any folders. It will have to be extracted from the zip file once downloaded.

It says security validation failed. I think this means it is not compatible.

 

[krzyimprt]

How sure are you that you have the correct motherboard? Download CPU-Z and look under the motherboard tab to verify your motherboards model number.

 

[andrew_hirtle]

How sure are you that you have the correct motherboard? Download CPU-Z and look under the motherboard tab to verify your motherboards model number.

It says M11AD, but when I went into my computer before the model number on the motherboard was H81M-A_DP

 

[andrew_hirtle]

Would it be worth it to just pay 20$ extra and buy a 4670, because that says it is compatible with 0211 and up.

 

[krzyimprt]

I found out that my bios was not updated enough for the cpu I wanted to upgrade to. When I upgraded my bios, I found that I could only upgrade to 0602 and the cpu (I5 4690) requires version 0909. How would I upgrade to a version compatible with this cpu and is it possible?

Which motherboard? Need more info.

H81M-A

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I bought my computer pre-built, so I didn't think to look there. I looked just for my computer. I will try updating it now, I'll keep you posted on the result!

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I tried updating it to 2203, the asus easy update just says "The model of the BIOS image doesn't match the BIOS ROM currently present" when I try to select it

Make sure the flashdrive is FAT32 and that the rom file is on the root of the drive. Not in any folders. It will have to be extracted from the zip file once downloaded.

It says security validation failed. I think this means it is not compatible.

How sure are you that you have the correct motherboard? Download CPU-Z and look under the motherboard tab to verify your motherboards model number.

It says M11AD, but when I went into my computer before the model number on the motherboard was H81M-A_DP

This is the one you'll want. https://www.asus.com/support/Download/14/11/11/6/pZOJTEfAciYZCCUB/8/
Let me know how it goes.

 

[andrew_hirtle]

I found out that my bios was not updated enough for the cpu I wanted to upgrade to. When I upgraded my bios, I found that I could only upgrade to 0602 and the cpu (I5 4690) requires version 0909. How would I upgrade to a version compatible with this cpu and is it possible?

Which motherboard? Need more info.

H81M-A

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I bought my computer pre-built, so I didn't think to look there. I looked just for my computer. I will try updating it now, I'll keep you posted on the result!

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I tried updating it to 2203, the asus easy update just says "The model of the BIOS image doesn't match the BIOS ROM currently present" when I try to select it

Make sure the flashdrive is FAT32 and that the rom file is on the root of the drive. Not in any folders. It will have to be extracted from the zip file once downloaded.

It says security validation failed. I think this means it is not compatible.

How sure are you that you have the correct motherboard? Download CPU-Z and look under the motherboard tab to verify your motherboards model number.

It says M11AD, but when I went into my computer before the model number on the motherboard was H81M-A_DP

This is the one you'll want. https://www.asus.com/support/Download/14/11/11/6/pZOJTEfAciYZCCUB/8/
Let me know how it goes.

I already updated my bios to 0602, but the 4690 requires 0902 or above.

 

[krzyimprt]

I found out that my bios was not updated enough for the cpu I wanted to upgrade to. When I upgraded my bios, I found that I could only upgrade to 0602 and the cpu (I5 4690) requires version 0909. How would I upgrade to a version compatible with this cpu and is it possible?

Which motherboard? Need more info.

H81M-A

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I bought my computer pre-built, so I didn't think to look there. I looked just for my computer. I will try updating it now, I'll keep you posted on the result!

I see version 2203, are you sure you're looking in the right place - https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H81MA/HelpDesk_Download/

I tried updating it to 2203, the asus easy update just says "The model of the BIOS image doesn't match the BIOS ROM currently present" when I try to select it

Make sure the flashdrive is FAT32 and that the rom file is on the root of the drive. Not in any folders. It will have to be extracted from the zip file once downloaded.

It says security validation failed. I think this means it is not compatible.

How sure are you that you have the correct motherboard? Download CPU-Z and look under the motherboard tab to verify your motherboards model number.

It says M11AD, but when I went into my computer before the model number on the motherboard was H81M-A_DP

This is the one you'll want. https://www.asus.com/support/Download/14/11/11/6/pZOJTEfAciYZCCUB/8/
Let me know how it goes.

I already updated my bios to 0602, but the 4690 requires 0902 or above.

It looks like ASUS is using revised version of the bios for the H81M-A motherboard. You have a prebuilt desktop ASUS M11AD. I do not see a CPU support list on their website. Judging by the release date of the bios if may not supports the i5-4690. Don't quote me on it though, you may have to contact support and ask for a CPU compatibility list.

[UPDATE]
I suggest giving this thread a read.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2364057/upgrade-cpu-asus-m11ad-h81m-motherboard-boot.html

 

[SkyNetRising]

I tried updating it to 2203, the asus easy update just says "The model of the BIOS image doesn't match the BIOS ROM currently present" when I try to select it

Did you use BIOS_updater_for_4th_Gen_Intel_Core_CPU to update BIOS?