No, you can't use it without updating the BIOS.
No, you can't use it without updating the BIOS.
You can try using the CPU without updating the motherboard's BIOS, but it might require a specific BIOS version. The motherboard model SuperMicro H11SSL-i (Rev1.0) supports the CPU with Hygon 7151, which runs at 2.0GHz. Make sure your system meets all compatibility requirements.
It seems like a powerful CPU, probably a Threadripper. If your system's BIOS is outdated, you should upgrade it first. You'll need an older CPU that it can handle. Alternatively, if your motherboard supports a CPU without a BIOS update, you can perform the update using a USB drive.
They're raising the issue since it isn't a ThreadRipper despite being Zen-based, meaning the reasoning usually applies but isn't required here.
You can't use Hygon CPUs on boards intended for Epyc without bypassing security measures (which I’m unsure about), and it’s believed they’re only soldered onto motherboards that come with the system. If you have concerns about these Chinese components, check forums like Chiphell instead of this site.
It appears any EPYC Naples motherboard, possibly from Sugon's own announcements, could support a Hygon chip when the appropriate BIOS is installed. Source: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/6479564545?red_tag=z3107981725 https://www.bilibili.com/video/av92169203
I'm not sure about the exact details, but you might need guidance on adjusting your bios properly.