Do i need a Bios Update if i want to change my cpu.

[chuanzhongczz]

I am getting a i5 4460 to replace my pentium 3260.Do i need a bios update?
I am using biostar h81hv3.

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=693

 

[gigantusmagnus]

just to be sure, update the BIOS to avoid any system failure

 

[chuanzhongczz]

My current mobo version is American Megatrends Inc.4.6.5, 21/5/2014. There is a bios file dated 2017-09-14,do i need to update it?

 

[chuanzhongczz]

just to be sure, update the BIOS to avoid any system failure

If i update my bios.Do i need to reinstall my windows 10?

 

[gigantusmagnus]

is that your bios version or the bios update file?

no need to re-install windows 10, since it is not related to the OS

 

[chuanzhongczz]

is that your bios version or the bios update file?

no need to re-install windows 10, since it is not related to the OS

my current bios version is American Megatrends Inc.4.6.5, 21/5/2014

 

[madmatt30]

You don't need to update the bios, the one you're running is fine for the 4460.