BIOS Update

[Redfern]

Hi, can you do a BIOS update with a CPU that isn't supported currently but will be in the BIOS you are trying to flash, thanks.

[Howlingwolf101]

If I understood that right, you're asking about doing a BIOS update, you can usually check the manufacturer's website for the update or if you got it pre-built from like Dell, you can go to their support page and you would find it under the Drivers section

[Redfern]

1 minute ago, Howlingwolf101 said:

If I understood that right, you're asking about doing a BIOS update, you can usually check the manufacturer's website for the update or if you got it pre-built from like Dell, you can go to their support page and you would find it under the Drivers section

Yeah, I want to build a PC with a second hand CPU and mobo but the CPU is only supported with a BIOS update and I don't know what the current BIOS is so can I put in the unsupported CPU boot to the BIOS then update it?

[Matty2hatty]

We have met before and the answer is no, if you want you can pick up a supported cpu used for like £10 and use it to flash the BIOS, but seriously, why don't you just get the other one?

[Paper]

You will have to check the motherboard manufacturer's user manual, and BIOS upgrade release notes.

If the CPU is "similar enough", so it can be ran as a supported device (for example if a 6-core unit could run as if it was a 4-core unit) then you can likely do a normal install of the Operating System, and use the typical user application software or process to upgrade the BIOS to recognize and utilize the CPU fully.

 

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You can go right to the bios menu and use a flashdrive with the new bios on it to upgrade it. Shouldn't be a problem but check the mobo manual and BIOS upgrade notes.

 

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It may not work at all it all depends to be honest with you. Doesn't mean you cant buy a cheap one if it doesn't work.

[Redfern]

3 minutes ago, Matty2hatty said:

We have met before and the answer is no, if you want you can pick up a supported cpu used for like £10 and use it to flash the BIOS, but seriously, why don't you just get the other one?

I would but I have to bid for them, thats why but yeah do you think £5 is a good deal?