Update bios with unsupported CPU to make it supported

[screappy]

So M5A78L-M USB3 doesn't support FX-6300 with the BIOS that it comes from,but works with newer update.So my computer is going to come soon and my question is,is it going to run somehow so I can atleast update the BIOS.I have heard that I am going to need another cpu that is supported by the version that the BIOS comes with,but I do not have any other CPU.Is there any other way to update bios?

 

[Paul NZ]

No if the BIOS thats on the mobo now doesnt support the CPU you cant update it. Unless the mobo supports USB BIOS flashback.

If you've got the mobo now look at the sticker on it. What are the last 4 numbers on it?

If its not 1401 or higher, then the only options you have are take it to a shop. Or buy a CPU it supports then flash it

FX-6300(FD6300WMW6KHK),3.5GHz,6C,95W,rev.C0,AM3+ ALL 1401

 

[screappy]

So it's not possible to update BIOS via flash drive?

 

[Paul NZ]

Nope because it has to be running to flash it

Unless crashfree BIOS works

 

[screappy]

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A78LMUSB3/ It says that it has crashfree bios feature

 

[Paul NZ]

Yup thats if you brick it by it freezing when you update it. I dont know if that'll work if it doesnt support a CPU

Only way is to try it. But if it doesnt work you'll have to do the above

So do you have the mobo now or not?

 

[screappy]

Oh dammit,well thanks alot for the quick answers.It was really helpful