Windows 10 doesn't support updates for certain processors like Sandy Bridge or Haswell on some systems.
Windows 10 doesn't support updates for certain processors like Sandy Bridge or Haswell on some systems.
I encountered an unusual problem that has persisted for months despite my efforts. There seems to be no lasting way to perform major Windows 10 updates without freezing, and the system keeps looping during boot on several Haswell or Sandybridge-based machines. I tried a specific setup: a budget PC from Asus, using an "h81m-a" board and an "i7-4770s" processor. Even with the latest BIOS updates available since April 2018, the issue remains unresolved. BIOS tweaks, such as CPU microcode changes applied to different partitions in the UEFI's GPT-based file system, haven't helped either. I'm not alone in this struggle, though I don’t own a "G3258" CPU. For more details, you can check the Intel forum discussions about H81 and G3258. It might be worth having Linus look into this matter. So far, "team blue" hasn't provided a clear solution.
Can't mention any issues with the Win10 upgrades on my H81 Haswell board. As noted, it's an Asus H81M-Plus with a current BIOS but relatively outdated firmware. Initially running Windows 7, I installed a free upgrade to Windows 10 and have since applied all subsequent updates up to 1803. It hasn't received the 1809 patch yet. The processor is an i3-4150T, which shouldn't affect performance.
Thank you for your feedback. The problem appears to be related to certain chipsets connected with "Turbo Boost."
It was simply a routine update and gameplay on my i5 4210m in an XPS 1820. All the latest patches needed installation, which is normal since I only use it occasionally. The recent changes have raised some questions for me—what’s going on? I appreciate this setup for old-school mobile gaming.
Thanks for your feedback, that's appreciated. I also examined the "H81M-Plus" BIOS file and found that it includes the same CPU microcode updates as the newest BIOS for the "H81M-A". If anyone has an "H81" with an "i7-4770s", it would be interesting to know if they experienced any problems during Windows 10 updates.
I analyzed the two CPUs—i3-4150 versus i7-4770S—and noted that the i3-4150 lacks trusted execution support. I’ll proceed with disabling it temporarily on the i7. Thanks for your assistance!