F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, not all z790 boards are compatible with the refresh feature in the 14th generation.

No, not all z790 boards are compatible with the refresh feature in the 14th generation.

No, not all z790 boards are compatible with the refresh feature in the 14th generation.

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Enderman_FTW
Junior Member
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10-27-2022, 03:47 PM
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I think it’s a yes, but I’m still checking for hidden problems. I was trying to avoid stability and PCIe issues by picking the correct M.2 slots so there wouldn’t be conflicts with the GPU or shared lanes. I saw in another discussion that someone with a different board revision had mismatched processor info on their Strix Z790-E gaming Wi-Fi and Gaming Wi-Fi II listings. It seems the 14th-gen chips should work with the 700 boards after the BIOS update—did you hear about that? Anyone know if this is normal or if I need to swap the motherboard?
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Enderman_FTW
10-27-2022, 03:47 PM #1

I think it’s a yes, but I’m still checking for hidden problems. I was trying to avoid stability and PCIe issues by picking the correct M.2 slots so there wouldn’t be conflicts with the GPU or shared lanes. I saw in another discussion that someone with a different board revision had mismatched processor info on their Strix Z790-E gaming Wi-Fi and Gaming Wi-Fi II listings. It seems the 14th-gen chips should work with the 700 boards after the BIOS update—did you hear about that? Anyone know if this is normal or if I need to swap the motherboard?

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Myrvoll04
Member
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10-27-2022, 07:59 PM
#2
Check the manufacturer's site for confirmation. BIOS updates should show new CPU compatibility. Avoid broad claims like "all Z790 boards." The final decision depends on the maker.
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Myrvoll04
10-27-2022, 07:59 PM #2

Check the manufacturer's site for confirmation. BIOS updates should show new CPU compatibility. Avoid broad claims like "all Z790 boards." The final decision depends on the maker.

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_Geqr_
Senior Member
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10-28-2022, 02:27 AM
#3
Their website shows the 14th generation under product details. My manual doesn’t list that, but it seems to be from a similar era and still accurate. Online updates are in place, though I didn’t get a printed copy from the 14th generation. Could be something simple I’m overlooking.
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_Geqr_
10-28-2022, 02:27 AM #3

Their website shows the 14th generation under product details. My manual doesn’t list that, but it seems to be from a similar era and still accurate. Online updates are in place, though I didn’t get a printed copy from the 14th generation. Could be something simple I’m overlooking.

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Amegahoney
Posting Freak
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10-28-2022, 10:08 PM
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Printed guide resembles the BIOS they installed a while back. I wouldn’t consider depending solely on written instructions. Clearly, there might be flaws the maker isn’t aware of, so they add more updates. That’s the trade-off when purchasing brand-new equipment.
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Amegahoney
10-28-2022, 10:08 PM #4

Printed guide resembles the BIOS they installed a while back. I wouldn’t consider depending solely on written instructions. Clearly, there might be flaws the maker isn’t aware of, so they add more updates. That’s the trade-off when purchasing brand-new equipment.