CPU and BIOS compatibility

[KingBanana]

Hello

I have been researching parts for a new smaller build for a friend and have found a motherboard and CPU that seem to fit the job nicely. However, I'm not completely sure if they will be compatible out of the box or whether a BIOS update will be necessary

Motherboard:
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CPU:
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Will this pairing be able to run as they are out of the box or is a bios update essential?

If a bios update is needed, will i have to use a second different CPU to perform the update?

Thank you

 

[spentshells]

They will work fine, but overclocking will be lost due to the nature of that budget board.

 

[Paul NZ]

It will be compatible but BIOS 22.2 will have to be on the mobo first. For it to support that CPU

Pentium Haswell Refresh G3258 100 3.2 512KB 3M C0 53 HD Graphics 1100MHz 7817vM2.zip

And yes if the BIOS thats on the mobo (when you buy it), doesnt support it, you'll have to use / buy a supported CPU then flash the BIOS first

 

[KingBanana]

They will work fine but overclocing will be lost due to the nature of that budget board.

thanks for the reply, ill see if i can find a better one for the price

 

[KingBanana]

It will be compatible but BIOS 22.2 will have to be on the mobo first. For it to support that CPU

Pentium Haswell Refresh G3258 100 3.2 512KB 3M C0 53 HD Graphics 1100MHz 7817vM2.zip

And yes if the BIOS thats on the mobo (when you buy it), doesnt support it, you'll have to use / buy a supported CPU then flash the BIOS first

ah I see, is there a way to know then, what version is on the board before you buy it?

 

[Paul NZ]

Not unless its on the mobo somewhere. I dont know about MSI mobos never had one.

I usually build ASUS systems

 

[spentshells]

when you buy a lot of times they are labeled rev2 or 1.1 or whatever

 

[Paul NZ]

Thats the revision of the mobo I think not the version of the BIOS thats on it

 

[spentshells]

Thats the revision of the mobo I think not the version of the BIOS thats on it

That really depends, my g31 rev 1.1 was only related to the bios version,

 

[KingBanana]

Not unless its on the mobo somewhere. I dont know about MSI mobos never had one.

I usually build ASUS systems

Do you know of any motherboards that would work from purchase for a similar price point?

 

[Paul NZ]

When I buy one I usually check the site for the CPU I'm getting. If it isnt in the BIOS updates I know it'll work

 

[alexoiu]

An option: http://www.amazon.co.uk/H81T-Motherboard-SO-DIMM-Network-iControl/dp/B00GYLFO4G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1414599388&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=H81T+R2.0

 

[sora]

The CPU and BIOS is definitely compatible although you can always check for BIOS updates if it does not support your CPU.

 

[KingBanana]

An option: http://www.amazon.co.uk/H81T-Motherboard-SO-DIMM-Network-iControl/dp/B00GYLFO4G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1414599388&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=H81T+R2.0

Sorry for the late reply.

Is this motherboard an option too: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4668#bios

I only ask this because the CPU support list shows every processor as supported since BIOS version F4 and the earliest BIOS available is F4 which leads me to believe any unit of this model I purchase will already have version F4.

Am I wrong or is this an option?

Thanks

 

[alexoiu]

On the Gigabyte site the list is confusing.
For that board, if rev2.0, then no BIOS update needed.
If 1.0, then board has to be manufactured after June 2014 for supporting the CPU.
F4, although listed as the earliest version, it is not.