H81 compatibility with Intel Core i5 4460

[Michael John Scerri]

So I am planning to Buy an H81 Motherboard and an i5 4460. On Pc part picker.
It says that i might need a bios update prior to using hasswell refresh Cpu's.

Should I worry. These are the links from where i will be buying my parts.

Motherboard: http://www.scanmalta.com/scanshop/asus-h81m-plus-intel-h81-s1150-ddr3-sata3-microatx-motherboard.html

CPU: http://www.scanmalta.com/scanshop/intel-core-i5-4460-haswell-3-20ghz-s1150-cpu-retail-w-heatsink.html

 

[Wolfshadw]

Yes, you should be concerned. If the BIOS is not updated, your motherboard may not recognize your processor and fail to boot at all. This means you would either need to purchase another processor that is recognized by your motherboard's earlier BIOS and update the BIOS yourself or take the motherboard to a local shop and probably pay someone to update the BIOS for you.

-Wolf sends

Edit: And do NOT create multiple threads asking the same question.

Wolfshadw
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[i7Baby]

See https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/H81MPLUS/HelpDesk_...

Bios needs to be version 0804 or later.

 

[Michael John Scerri]

Please check the mobo link it says that it has updated UEFI.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Yes, the H81 chipset does have the updated UEFI BIOS. That does not mean it has the needed BIOS version necessary to run the Intel Core I5-4460 processor.

BIOS version 0211 = Updated UEFI BIOS
BIOS version 0804 (Required for your processor) = Updated UEFI BIOS

-Wolf sends

 

[Michael John Scerri]

so how do i get to know if it works

 

[Michael John Scerri]

I f i cant ill have to get an r9 270 instead of a r9 270 to make room for a z series mobo

 

[Wolfshadw]

That's why PC Part Picker flagged it as a possible incompatibility. We don't know. You won't know until you actually have the motherboard installed and booting to see what version BIOS is installed.

...And it's not a "Z" series motherboard you need. It's an H/Z "97" chipset series motherboard you need.

-Wolf sends

 

[IamTimTech]

Unless it's old stock it should already have the compatible bios. We use that board a lot and commonly pair it with a 4460, haven't had to update the bios on one yet.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Unless it's old stock it should already have the compatible bios. We use that board a lot and commonly pair it with a 4460, haven't had to update the bios on one yet.

That's fine to say, but unless you can absolutely guarantee that the OP will get a motherboard with updated BIOS, I think it's best to err on the side of caution.

-Wolf sends

 

[IamTimTech]

Unless it's old stock it should already have the compatible bios. We use that board a lot and commonly pair it with a 4460, haven't had to update the bios on one yet.

That's fine to say, but unless you can absolutely guarantee that the OP will get a motherboard with updated BIOS, I think it's best to err on the side of caution.

-Wolf sends

He can always call and ask?