No, updating Asrock BIOS typically requires a CPU presence.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop No, updating Asrock BIOS typically requires a CPU presence.

addiblythe
Junior Member

03-28-2018, 07:39 AM

I placed an order for the Z390 Phantom Gaming ITX motherboard from Newegg, but I just found out that stock BIOS 1.20 isn’t compatible with my CPU i9 9900K R0. I’m worried about this. Can I update the BIOS without finding a suitable CPU? If I install the i9 9900K, will it simply freeze in black without even starting, or can I at least access the BIOS?

addiblythe

03-28-2018, 07:39 AM #1

da_mitch
Member

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03-28-2018, 04:13 PM

You can test it out. If it doesn't function, you'll have to use a different CPU to refresh the BIOS.

da_mitch

03-28-2018, 04:13 PM #2

You can test it out. If it doesn't function, you'll have to use a different CPU to refresh the BIOS.

66babou
Junior Member

04-04-2018, 10:23 PM

Typically, Asrock will offer a BIOS chip for boards with removable EEPROM chips. Unfortunately, your motherboard doesn’t have that feature. You can visit places like Frys or Microcenter to bring the system in and get the BIOS updated using a loaner processor.

66babou

04-04-2018, 10:23 PM #3

TdotGamingYT
Junior Member

04-24-2018, 09:35 PM

Previously, with conflicting BIOS settings, the device failed to boot at all.

TdotGamingYT

04-24-2018, 09:35 PM #4

Previously, with conflicting BIOS settings, the device failed to boot at all.

_killer_123
Member

04-24-2018, 10:08 PM

The version included was 4.0, not 1.20 as anticipated.

_killer_123

04-24-2018, 10:08 PM #5

The version included was 4.0, not 1.20 as anticipated.