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7th generation Intel motherboards support 8th generation CPUs

7th generation Intel motherboards support 8th generation CPUs

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pantxo007
Junior Member
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10-01-2021, 08:13 AM
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Three years prior my father purchased a computer for me. The notable feature is that it includes a B250 mining motherboard from Biostar paired with a Pentium G5400 and an 8th generation CPU. I understand the B200 line only supports CPUs from the 6th and 7th generations, but I’m curious if it’s possible to upgrade it to a more recent 8th or 9th generation processor since it already came with the Pentium G5400 and is still functioning well with Windows 11.
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pantxo007
10-01-2021, 08:13 AM #1

Three years prior my father purchased a computer for me. The notable feature is that it includes a B250 mining motherboard from Biostar paired with a Pentium G5400 and an 8th generation CPU. I understand the B200 line only supports CPUs from the 6th and 7th generations, but I’m curious if it’s possible to upgrade it to a more recent 8th or 9th generation processor since it already came with the Pentium G5400 and is still functioning well with Windows 11.

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salowman
Junior Member
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10-06-2021, 06:25 AM
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There are methods to adjust the BIOS and CPU for 8th/9th generation compatibility, though it’s challenging and may lead to unusual problems. It’s feasible but not advised.
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salowman
10-06-2021, 06:25 AM #2

There are methods to adjust the BIOS and CPU for 8th/9th generation compatibility, though it’s challenging and may lead to unusual problems. It’s feasible but not advised.

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EleqTRiX
Member
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10-20-2021, 06:56 PM
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The bios was last changed in 2019, indicating possible modifications. It's unclear whether the CPU is altered or if other components have been updated.
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EleqTRiX
10-20-2021, 06:56 PM #3

The bios was last changed in 2019, indicating possible modifications. It's unclear whether the CPU is altered or if other components have been updated.

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Zlaf
Junior Member
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10-20-2021, 07:33 PM
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Not always. I know only a couple of boards with manufacturer-modified BIOS—Z170M OC Formula and Maximus IX Apex. Even then, the Apex still needs chipset tweaks to function properly. Many boards have received updates post-Coffee Lake that lack full support, so the 2019 official BIOS release isn’t much of a help. These updates often leak on forums rather than appear on community pages. You can skip modding by avoiding CPU/socket changes; the Z170M OCF works with just a BIOS update, but it demands advanced BIOS control that’s hard to replicate online. Changing the CPU detection pins is a simpler alternative.
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Zlaf
10-20-2021, 07:33 PM #4

Not always. I know only a couple of boards with manufacturer-modified BIOS—Z170M OC Formula and Maximus IX Apex. Even then, the Apex still needs chipset tweaks to function properly. Many boards have received updates post-Coffee Lake that lack full support, so the 2019 official BIOS release isn’t much of a help. These updates often leak on forums rather than appear on community pages. You can skip modding by avoiding CPU/socket changes; the Z170M OCF works with just a BIOS update, but it demands advanced BIOS control that’s hard to replicate online. Changing the CPU detection pins is a simpler alternative.

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_JoTinhA_05
Junior Member
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10-21-2021, 12:36 AM
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The effort to adapt an 8th gen processor for a Z170M OCF was carried out by Splave along with a few collaborators. Splave, representing Allen under ASRock, naturally participated in the mod’s development. You can check the community discussions here: https://community.hwbot.org/topic/175489...lake-mods/. For reference, look at the 8700K rankings at https://hwbot.org/hardware/processor/core_i7_8700k/; however, for the Biostar board this work hasn’t been completed or is not feasible at the moment.
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_JoTinhA_05
10-21-2021, 12:36 AM #5

The effort to adapt an 8th gen processor for a Z170M OCF was carried out by Splave along with a few collaborators. Splave, representing Allen under ASRock, naturally participated in the mod’s development. You can check the community discussions here: https://community.hwbot.org/topic/175489...lake-mods/. For reference, look at the 8700K rankings at https://hwbot.org/hardware/processor/core_i7_8700k/; however, for the Biostar board this work hasn’t been completed or is not feasible at the moment.

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Partyrockdude
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10-23-2021, 12:25 AM
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I checked the CPU connection spots before; it didn’t appear to have been altered. I examined the board and found no modified components.
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Partyrockdude
10-23-2021, 12:25 AM #6

I checked the CPU connection spots before; it didn’t appear to have been altered. I examined the board and found no modified components.

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aadnemellum
Junior Member
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10-26-2021, 10:32 AM
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It doesn't matter—your Biostar board won't function with an 8th generation chip as it stands. No one has created anything suitable for a Biostar board across any model era. I won't claim it's impossible, but honestly, it's only achievable if you're prepared to put in the effort. If you choose to attempt this, remember that people like Splave, even with manufacturer support, spent considerable time and testing just to get it working—far less reliably or for original configuration use. In short, unless you have everything those professionals do, you're likely chasing a pipe dream here.
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aadnemellum
10-26-2021, 10:32 AM #7

It doesn't matter—your Biostar board won't function with an 8th generation chip as it stands. No one has created anything suitable for a Biostar board across any model era. I won't claim it's impossible, but honestly, it's only achievable if you're prepared to put in the effort. If you choose to attempt this, remember that people like Splave, even with manufacturer support, spent considerable time and testing just to get it working—far less reliably or for original configuration use. In short, unless you have everything those professionals do, you're likely chasing a pipe dream here.