Will this work with the Haswell Refresh Cpu's right out of the box or will I need to update the bios or something?
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I bought this with a haswell dual core (going to upgrade later) and it worked for me out of the box. I believe my processor is a Haswell refresh since I bought it maybe not even a month ago. Hope this helps. Love this mobo!
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I use an i7 4770k. Didn't have to update the bios with this board. As long as the processor you are buying is an Intel 1150 it should work right away. This board features 2 bios in case one is messed up. I tried to flash(update) my bios and the pc crashed deleting the bios. I flipped the switch to bios B and it works fine.
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At the time I bought it needs bios update but in this time I have no clear answer but bios update you better e-mile msi support about it
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I would definitely update the BIOS anytime you change the CPU esp. upgrading
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doubt it i went with a 6300 series which is also a fx , you have to use a older processor to update bios first which i tried to do and still could not get it to crank up so i gave up and am using a older processor in the motherboard :(
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The bios version will depend on when the vendor received the board from Supermicro. The boards we have received all had the most recent, but that is no guarantee yours will.We are using a 6320 (8 core) in our Mobo. Your best source for CPU compatibility will be Supermicro at http://www.supermicro.com/Aplus/motherboard/Opteron6000/SR56x0/H8SGL-F.cfm
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According to the manufacturer website http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4518 might need a BIOS upgrade
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What do they mean by updating BIOS. Is this the kind of setup you spend long frustrating hours on? Should I opt for a different brand/model (suggestions?)?
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My board, the Z87-Plus will work with this processor but it does require a bios update. A lot of other vendors are putting out their own updates as well.
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Yes, it did it for me out of the box, and i have the 3970X also. I recommend to flash the Bios anyway.
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yes it will. did for me. after you get windows installed i would go ahead and update your bios anyway.
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If your BIOS has the option, it should work. The adapter doesn't make a difference.
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You can without having anything hooked up to it but you can also do it through the bios via the internet. I have the same MOBO with a i7-3930K Processor. I've updated mine a couple of times via the internet and it works absolutely fine. Make sure you convert your motherboard (it may have been already) to the new file format. I can't remember if it's .cap file but it will tell you on their support section on the ASUS website. I believe your file will be the new format. If it doesn't work it will stay to the current one you have which is awesome since that keeps you safe.
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This is the board i purchased for my 4790k haswell and it has been working good, the bios will need to be updated though.
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Hi, that CPU worked with that main PCB. So far all of my system work well. ThanksTung
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As per the Asus website, yes it will [Core i7-4930K (3.4GHz, L3:12M, 6C, HT, 130W, rev.S1) since bios 4306]. I installed successfully with a i7-4820K but I did have to use the designated USB port to flash the bios to the most recent version, which can be downloaded from the Asus site. You must download the file, rename it properly, place it on the usb, put it in the labeled slot with power attached, and press a button. It auto-flashes the BIOS then the PC will boot up and load the cpu. Also install the most recent drivers from Asus once your OS is installed.
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Unfortunately no - you'll have to try and use a compatible chipset to update the bios before you can use the i7-4820k. I had the same exact problem and found out the hard way.
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I used this board and installed a Richland without a bios update. Worked fine. Used this processor: AMD A6-6400K Richland 3.9GHz Socket FM2 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor AMD Radeon HD AD640KOKHLBOX