Bought an open box ASUS z690p D4 from microcenter. Should the BIOS be updated?

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Bought an open box ASUS z690p D4 from microcenter. Should the BIOS be updated?

Bought an open box ASUS z690p D4 from microcenter. Should the BIOS be updated?

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Keskonsaime
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04-02-2023, 01:51 PM

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I can't test it with my 13th gen CPU until I travel to Canada. My main concerns are whether microcenter updates their open box motherboards and if the bestbuys return policy is flexible enough to allow me to buy a 12th gen CPU and return it for free later. I've checked their website, but the information seems inconsistent, which is really confusing.

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Keskonsaime

04-02-2023, 01:51 PM #1

I can't test it with my 13th gen CPU until I travel to Canada. My main concerns are whether microcenter updates their open box motherboards and if the bestbuys return policy is flexible enough to allow me to buy a 12th gen CPU and return it for free later. I've checked their website, but the information seems inconsistent, which is really confusing.

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LRyuiti
Junior Member

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04-05-2023, 02:22 AM

#2

Yes, the box indicates it is ready for the 13th generation.

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LRyuiti

04-05-2023, 02:22 AM #2

Yes, the box indicates it is ready for the 13th generation.

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JoaquinXDDD
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04-09-2023, 05:41 AM

#3

the motherboard claims to have been made in 2022/03, yet it's definitely not. it arrived at microcenter in June of this year.

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JoaquinXDDD

04-09-2023, 05:41 AM #3

the motherboard claims to have been made in 2022/03, yet it's definitely not. it arrived at microcenter in June of this year.

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Kathimaster
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04-11-2023, 04:33 AM

#4

That's a question for Micro Center...most likely they're willing to do an update if you ask a sales associate.

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Kathimaster

04-11-2023, 04:33 AM #4

That's a question for Micro Center...most likely they're willing to do an update if you ask a sales associate.

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Rachel2k
Junior Member

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04-11-2023, 09:05 AM

#5

I tried, but the answer came fast.

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Rachel2k

04-11-2023, 09:05 AM #5

I tried, but the answer came fast.

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MrGhostly_
Junior Member

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04-18-2023, 02:08 PM

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They seem quite surprised that they wouldn’t install a BIOS update. The best option is to get a compatible Pentium or Celeron processor before the motherboard’s production date, then flash the new BIOS and exchange the old one.

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MrGhostly_

04-18-2023, 02:08 PM #6

They seem quite surprised that they wouldn’t install a BIOS update. The best option is to get a compatible Pentium or Celeron processor before the motherboard’s production date, then flash the new BIOS and exchange the old one.

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GAVIN815
Junior Member

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04-23-2023, 02:58 PM

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They’re sure a service desk could handle it for a charge, or most repair shops can too. If not, the most affordable choice would be the Celeron G6900 for $65.

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GAVIN815

04-23-2023, 02:58 PM #7

They’re sure a service desk could handle it for a charge, or most repair shops can too. If not, the most affordable choice would be the Celeron G6900 for $65.

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_The_Aquarius_
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04-24-2023, 09:01 PM

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A better way to proceed would be to utilize the identification sticker. This is typical on most motherboard AIBs, though Asus provided a clear reference there. https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044755/

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_The_Aquarius_

04-24-2023, 09:01 PM #8

A better way to proceed would be to utilize the identification sticker. This is typical on most motherboard AIBs, though Asus provided a clear reference there. https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044755/

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vlak24
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04-24-2023, 10:35 PM

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it was released before the 13th generation launch, so it wasn't part of that update. what I can do is trust there was a fix somewhere, otherwise I'll have to purchase a 12600 and send it back after the BIOS update.

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vlak24

04-24-2023, 10:35 PM #9

it was released before the 13th generation launch, so it wasn't part of that update. what I can do is trust there was a fix somewhere, otherwise I'll have to purchase a 12600 and send it back after the BIOS update.