Changing BIOS without a CPU
Changing BIOS without a CPU
Hi there! Yes, you can check the BIOS settings on your motherboard without installing an 8th generation CPU. You’ll need to boot into BIOS and look for the chipset or system information section. Regarding updating the BIOS, it depends on your motherboard model—some support updates directly from the manufacturer’s website, while others require a firmware update tool. Just follow the instructions carefully to avoid damaging your system.
Their website mentions compatibility with systems having fewer than eight main processors and notes recent BIOS updates.
They confirmed that they back 9th and 8th generation Intel CPUs without a BIOS update when the system has fewer than 8 cores.
Finding the BIOS version in BIOS can be tricky if you can't power on. You should use P3.20 for this purpose. More info here: https://www.asrock.com/MB/Intel/Fatal1ty B360 Gaming K4/index.asp#CPU