Do I have to update my BIOS?

[Dredvil]

Hello everyone.I ordered intel i5 4460 and MSI B85-G41 motherboard ,and I just wanted to make sure that I won't have to update my BIOS because I've never done it before.I have also read on cpu-upgrade that this motherboard supports the cpu,but I need to be certain. Thanks in advance

 

[clarkjd]

First go to the MSI website nd find what level of BIOS is required for your motherboard to support the CPU.
second, find out what level of BIOS is currently on your motherboard. Then you will know if you have to upgrade your BIOS or not.

 

[drixkarasu]

The required BIOS version to use that CPU is 7850v25, so you probably need to update it since the mobo will probably come with an older version.
To update your BIOS you need a compatible CPU, you won't be able to update using your own.

 

[MarkW]

That CPU has been on the market since February 2014. If you are buying a new motherboard, it will already support it. If you are buying a used motherboard, find out what BIOS version it has. But almost all motherboard companies will support any CPU that has been on the market for at least 2 months.