Preparing for CPU upgrade

[pufut]

Hi all,

I'm soon going to be replacing my G3258 with an i5 4690 once it comes in the mail.

I've tried to search around for what to I need to do before I make this upgrade, but almost all posts include replacement of the motherboard too, which isn't what I'm replacing, I'm upgrading the CPU only.

So is it just a matter of plug and play, or do I need to do something before/after? (e.g. Windows reinstall)

Thanks in advance

 

[bignastyid]

Should just be be able to install the cpu and go.

 

[CountMike]

You may also want to check BIOS version and reset BIOS prior to change of processor. Windows you don't have to change but after install you may want to check if it recognizes it and number of cores properly.

 

[hdgaming]

Depending on your motherboard sometimes you have to update the bios to support the haswell refresh cpu's, which the i5 4690 is one of.
Do you know which motherboard you have?

But other than updating the bios, it is indeed plug 'n play.
I did this aswell when I went from an i3 4160 to i7 4790.

 

[pufut]

Depending on your motherboard sometimes you have to update the bios to support the haswell refresh cpu's, which the i5 4690 is one of.
Do you know which motherboard you have?

But other than updating the bios, it is indeed plug 'n play.
I did this aswell when I went from an i3 4160 to i7 4790.

I have an ASRock Z97 Anniversary. I've never reset/updated the BIOS before, how would I go about this? And would I update before or after installation? Thanks!

 

[CountMike]

If you have to upgrade BIOS it should be done before changing processor but I believe it would not be necessary. You can check in MB manufacturers site and processor compatibility list for BIOS version needed.
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z97%20Anniversary/?cat=CPU
You can reset BIOS at CLRMOS 1 on the MB, look at the manual and do it while computer is off the power.

 

[pufut]

If you have to upgrade BIOS it should be done before changing processor but I believe it would not be necessary. You can check in MB manufacturers site and processor compatibility list for BIOS version needed.
http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z97%20Anniversary/?cat=CPU
You can reset BIOS at CLRMOS 1 on the MB, look at the manual and do it while computer is off the power.

I checked out the link and for my new CPU it says "all". Does this mean it's compatible with all BIOS's?

 

[CountMike]

Yeah, from first one up.

 

[pufut]

Yeah, from first one up.

What do you mean by 'first one up'?

 

[CountMike]

Newer than first (oldest) one.

 

[pufut]

Newer than first (oldest) one.

Oh, ok! So there's no need to update then?
Thanks for your help!