Check your device specifications and manufacturer guidelines to see if a BIOS update is necessary.
Check your device specifications and manufacturer guidelines to see if a BIOS update is necessary.
I’ve looked into the DH61HO board and confirmed it can handle the i3-3220. It’s worth noting whether a BIOS update is needed to ensure compatibility.
BIOS 7 appears sufficient. For certainty, verify the BIOS version on your motherboard using CPU-Z.
I’m purchasing an i3 at a low cost, but I also bought an i5-2400 which turned out not to work with my motherboard because it can’t handle any chip with a TDP over 65W when I tried it.
The BIOS details are listed as "hoh6110h.86a.0010.2012.0424.1632," while CPU-Z shows the MB BIOS version more accurately.
I’ve looked into it and it seems Intel no longer releases BIOS updates. The most recent version is 0815, and there’s a download link available on SoftPedia. You mentioned your BIOS might be 0424, but the page says you need version 7 for both your Pentium G620 and i3-3220. This suggests your motherboard may not be current enough unless you update it. Updating can be tricky since you haven’t done it before.