Issues encountered during the upgrade process for i5-4690K
Issues encountered during the upgrade process for i5-4690K
I might have misunderstood, but I don’t see the need to descend into BIOS instead of ascending. It looks like updating to the latest version should be fine. The current i3-4130 is a fourth-generation chip, so keeping within that generation shouldn’t cause compatibility issues.
I've used 30 seconds to an hour, yet I didn't unplug it during the CMOS reset.
latest bios aren't always optimal for every setup. they're worth testing, like certain ASUS ROG boards. check RAM compatibility with specific upgrades—such as the Extreme X99 board. for example, a Kingston DDR4 2666 CL15 won’t work at 1902 MHz, but it functions below that threshold. It might be your RAM combo with the 4690K that’s limiting performance. Just give it a shot; you can’t go wrong.
checked all BIOS versions from 0805 to 1103, performed CMOS reset, used 2 to 1 RAM sticks (switched slots and RAM). no success.