When should i update my bios?

[Ryan0710]

Hey everyone,
I am getting a new cpu (i5 7600) to replace my pentium g4400. I do not have my new cpu yet, nor have i ordered it yet... should i update my bios now? or wait until my cpu arrives? also, when i update the bios, do i boot my pc up with the new cpu, or with the old one? thanks.

 

[Rogue Leader]

Update now beforehand with the old processor. Without updating the BIOS now the new processor will not allow it to boot.

 

[Ryan0710]

Update now beforehand with the old processor. Without updating the BIOS now the new processor will not allow it to boot.

okay, but i can update the bios now, and put in the new cpu in like a week or so?

 

[bignastyid]

If the bios update is needed to make the motherboard compatible with the cpu then you'll need to install sometime between now and before you install the new cpu. Updating the bios and continuing to use the old cpu will be fine. Doing it before the cpu arrives is just one less thing to do on upgrade day.

 

[Ryan0710]

If the bios update is needed to make the motherboard compatible with the cpu then you'll need to install sometime between now and before you install the new cpu. Updating the bios and continuing to use the old cpu will be fine. Doing it before the cpu arrives is just one less thing to do on upgrade day.

awesome, thanks to both of you guys for the help!! much appreciated!!

 

[Rogue Leader]

Update now beforehand with the old processor. Without updating the BIOS now the new processor will not allow it to boot.

okay, but i can update the bios now, and put in the new cpu in like a week or so?

Yeah absolutely, the new BIOS will work fine with the old CPU.

 

[Ryan0710]

Update now beforehand with the old processor. Without updating the BIOS now the new processor will not allow it to boot.

okay, but i can update the bios now, and put in the new cpu in like a week or so?

Yeah absolutely, the new BIOS will work fine with the old CPU.

excellent.

 

[geofelt]

If you do not need to update your bios to support a i5-7600 you probably should not.
Go to the motherboard web site and find out what level of bios is needed to support the 7600.
CPU-Z or the bios screen will tell you what level you have.
Updating a bios is potentially risky if it does not complete properly.
Recovery can be difficult.

If you do need to update, read the procedure carefully.
Be patient, the process may take a while with nothing apparent going on.
Do not interrupt the update.

You need to do this with your old G4400.
I would get it done even before ordering the 7600.

When done, start up and verify that all is ok using the G4400.

Update only if the new level has a fix for an issue that is impacting you.

Later on when you install the 7600 you should be ok.

 

[Ryan0710]

If you do not need to update your bios to support a i5-7600 you probably should not.
Go to the motherboard web site and find out what level of bios is needed to support the 7600.
CPU-Z or the bios screen will tell you what level you have.
Updating a bios is potentially risky if it does not complete properly.
Recovery can be difficult.

If you do need to update, read the procedure carefully.
Be patient, the process may take a while with nothing apparent going on.
Do not interrupt the update.

You need to do this with your old G4400.
I would get it done even before ordering the 7600.

When done, start up and verify that all is ok using the G4400.

Update only if the new level has a fix for an issue that is impacting you.

Later on when you install the 7600 you should be ok.

uh oh... i already updated the bios... but everything looks and appear fine?...

 

[Rogue Leader]

uh oh... i already updated the bios... but everything looks and appear fine?...

You're fine, you have nothing to worry about.

 

[Ryan0710]

uh oh... i already updated the bios... but everything looks and appear fine?...

You're fine, you have nothing to worry about.

alright, awesome. thanks!