F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Check your motherboard's BIOS version against your CPU model to ensure compatibility.

Check your motherboard's BIOS version against your CPU model to ensure compatibility.

Check your motherboard's BIOS version against your CPU model to ensure compatibility.

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Julie_08
Member
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01-08-2021, 11:38 PM
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Hello, I'm changing the motherboard and CPU, everything seems compatible and should function properly. However, I'm unsure if I need to update the BIOS and how to do it if my motherboard's BIOS version doesn't support the CPU I'm using. My current ASUS Prime Z390-P requires a BIOS version of 2208 or newer for certain CPUs. I'm wondering whether my new motherboard's BIOS will support my new CPU, or if this board only supports all LGA 1200 CPUs across any BIOS version. I'm getting an MSI MAG B560 TORPEDO and an i7-10700F, anyone has any advice on the required BIOS version for this CPU? How can I check what BIOS is already installed on my new motherboard?
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Julie_08
01-08-2021, 11:38 PM #1

Hello, I'm changing the motherboard and CPU, everything seems compatible and should function properly. However, I'm unsure if I need to update the BIOS and how to do it if my motherboard's BIOS version doesn't support the CPU I'm using. My current ASUS Prime Z390-P requires a BIOS version of 2208 or newer for certain CPUs. I'm wondering whether my new motherboard's BIOS will support my new CPU, or if this board only supports all LGA 1200 CPUs across any BIOS version. I'm getting an MSI MAG B560 TORPEDO and an i7-10700F, anyone has any advice on the required BIOS version for this CPU? How can I check what BIOS is already installed on my new motherboard?

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electrodude44
Member
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01-15-2021, 08:23 AM
#2
The information appears on the manufacturer's website for CPU compatibility details.
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electrodude44
01-15-2021, 08:23 AM #2

The information appears on the manufacturer's website for CPU compatibility details.

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Sertero28
Senior Member
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01-15-2021, 04:43 PM
#3
Visit the website, browse the CPU support list, find your processor and it will indicate the BIOS version it can handle. Also, the LGA1200 CPU isn't compatible with this board—it uses a different socket.
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Sertero28
01-15-2021, 04:43 PM #3

Visit the website, browse the CPU support list, find your processor and it will indicate the BIOS version it can handle. Also, the LGA1200 CPU isn't compatible with this board—it uses a different socket.

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Firefiiz17
Junior Member
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01-16-2021, 01:19 PM
#4
I've discovered only a handful of BIOS updates, none referencing the i7 10700F, which suggests it should function properly. Installing your new CPU should work smoothly. The compatibility lists mention compatible CPUs but don't specify exact BIOS versions needed for each model. Updated November 4, 2021 by lwzi
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Firefiiz17
01-16-2021, 01:19 PM #4

I've discovered only a handful of BIOS updates, none referencing the i7 10700F, which suggests it should function properly. Installing your new CPU should work smoothly. The compatibility lists mention compatible CPUs but don't specify exact BIOS versions needed for each model. Updated November 4, 2021 by lwzi

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Pawtex
Member
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01-18-2021, 03:30 AM
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Check the Compatibility section for details. https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/...-block-qvl
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Pawtex
01-18-2021, 03:30 AM #5

Check the Compatibility section for details. https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/...-block-qvl

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Fl4SHB0Y31
Junior Member
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01-18-2021, 10:55 AM
#6
I understand, but there isn't a bios version listed next to my CPU, so it should function with any supported BIOS. Or maybe I'm missing visibility due to the BIOS version I have. Sorry for the inconvenience. Edited November 4, 2021 by lwzi
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Fl4SHB0Y31
01-18-2021, 10:55 AM #6

I understand, but there isn't a bios version listed next to my CPU, so it should function with any supported BIOS. Or maybe I'm missing visibility due to the BIOS version I have. Sorry for the inconvenience. Edited November 4, 2021 by lwzi

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ZacS645
Member
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01-18-2021, 11:57 AM
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Indicates stability from initial release. Appears on compatibility listings. Fully compatible with all 10th and most 11th generation processors. No BIOS upgrade required for B560. Updated November 4, 2021 by Pixelfie.
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ZacS645
01-18-2021, 11:57 AM #7

Indicates stability from initial release. Appears on compatibility listings. Fully compatible with all 10th and most 11th generation processors. No BIOS upgrade required for B560. Updated November 4, 2021 by Pixelfie.

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Thomas52699
Member
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01-19-2021, 05:11 AM
#8
The file located at the far right is labeled 7D15vA0.zip, likely the original BIOS for this board.
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Thomas52699
01-19-2021, 05:11 AM #8

The file located at the far right is labeled 7D15vA0.zip, likely the original BIOS for this board.

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matmit123
Junior Member
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01-20-2021, 08:56 AM
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matmit123
01-20-2021, 08:56 AM #9

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DJRiep
Member
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01-20-2021, 05:06 PM
#10
This tool assisted me during my setup by providing alerts when components aren't compatible or require BIOS updates for certain chipsets.
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DJRiep
01-20-2021, 05:06 PM #10

This tool assisted me during my setup by providing alerts when components aren't compatible or require BIOS updates for certain chipsets.