[SOLVED] Can a i3 9100f boot with a asus prime h370m-plus

[Deston Muo]

I recently earned enough money and realized that the motherboard said it required a 8th gen cpu when im going to be buying a 9th gen, and i've read forums saying that some will boot regardless. Can someone clear this up, because I don't have a 8th gen cpu currently and I don't feel like choosing something to fit my budget again, or is it possible that I can boot using a usb of some sort?

 

[sizzling]

Does the motherboard or the box have a sticker saying which BIOS version is installed?

 

[Deston Muo]

Does the motherboard or the box have a sticker saying which BIOS version is installed?

No, Not that i can see, i don't have the product yet so i can't fully examine the box

 

[sizzling]

No, Not that i can see, i don't have the product yet so i can't fully examine the box

Only if it has BIOS version 1402 or higher will it work. If it comes with an older BIOS you will need to find an 8th gen cpu to do the BIOS update.

｜｜ASUS USA

www.asus.com

 

[Deston Muo]

Only if it has BIOS version 1402 or higher will it work. If it comes with an older BIOS you will need to find an 8th gen cpu to do the BIOS update.

｜｜ASUS USA

www.asus.com

It says its compatible with "Asus EZ flash 3" which i believe can update the bios without the cpu I think?

 

[sizzling]

It says its compatible with "Asus EZ flash 3" which i believe can update the bios without the cpu I think?

I don’t believe that’s what this feature is. I know some motherboards have a feature like that. According to the manual it says
“The ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‐based utility.”

 

[Deston Muo]

I don’t believe that’s what this feature is. I know some motherboards have a feature like that. According to the manual it says
“The ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS through the Internet without having to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS‐based utility.”

Ohhh ok thank you, I'm just going to buy the cheapest celeron and send it back afterward

 

[sizzling]

Ohhh ok thank you, I'm just going to buy the cheapest celeron and send it back afterward

You might find a local independent computer store will do it for a small charge.