Does the BIOS support an Intel Core i7-4930k CPU straight out of the box? In other words, please tell me that I don't need to flash it first.
516734
There is a BIOS switch, and you will need to use the 3rd setting for Ivy Bridge CPU's. There have been BIOS updates but I do not think they will effect normal use. (EVGA web site has BIOS update details)
516735
Yes, the BIOS supports 4930k straight out of the box. There is a BIOS switch at lower right corner. Make sure switch to the BIOS supports 4930k as the manual states. You can upgrade the new BIOS after everything set up.
516736
Sure it is supported by simply shift your BIOS select switch to position 3 before you turn on.
516737
yes. all you have to do is put switch the bios all the way to the right. Bios number 3 comes ivy-bridge e ready. My bios version on bios three was version 2.07, while the other two bios were like the first version. So no need to flash first.
1141807
No. It is not listed as a supported cpu. http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/list.aspx?SLanguage=en&p;=5&s;=31&m;=Z9PE-D16&os;=&hashedid=EwzBOXTTdiSNRIr4
361606
sorry, doesn't show that processor supported. Also read David's note, has site info. And the software it comes with has bios updater, works good.
641956
but you going to find problems on this CPU with the RAM (all x79 MB have this problems with the RAM) , get 4930K will work OK with the RAM :)
1377090
according to Asus website, it does support that cpu. Go to Asus.com and click on support. It shows you all the cpu's and the proper firmware version you need to make it work that particular CPU to work on the motherboard. Good luck.
827282
Actually a bios update is required (Bios F5 minimum), though I guess it depends on whether or not this will ship with the updated bios or not.Did you do this build?
2107608
You can without having anything hooked up to it but you can also do it through the bios via the internet. I have the same MOBO with a i7-3930K Processor. I've updated mine a couple of times via the internet and it works absolutely fine. Make sure you convert your motherboard (it may have been already) to the new file format. I can't remember if it's .cap file but it will tell you on their support section on the ASUS website. I believe your file will be the new format. If it doesn't work it will stay to the current one you have which is awesome since that keeps you safe.
238191
Yes, with BIOS version 4306 or later. This is from the ASUS website. It's not clear if you can update a board with an older version with the I7-4930. I don't know how to tell the BIOS version from visual inspection but you might check with the ASIS web site.
1201672
Not out of the box, but it can with updated BIOS You can find the latest BIOS version on Asus website
142802
the bios will update its self and recognize the new core on its own. there should not be any problem but if there is resetting the bios would be the quickest fix for any problems.
1712601
You may not have to even worry about the bios. I upgraded from an AMD A6 to this cpu and didn't have to change bios at all. Once I had the cpu installed and the cpu fan connected. ( make sure of this) The CPU set itself up. All I did was turn on the laptop, let it go threw start up, which took a few more seconds than normal. Once windows came up that was it. It is still a good idea to go in and check system processor to make sure it says AMD A10-4600m
1063994
yes Robin G it is not on the CPU Support List but it (see below) should work,i have had a similar experience with this processor.http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?cat=CPU&Model;=880GM-LE%20FX
1118884
It will load and work right out of the box. i installed the FX8350 8 core pile driver and it worked. could not get a windows score thou so updated the bios to the new 2.0 and it worked. the new 2.0 bios is great it adds things to the board that are really nice. it's easy, just went to ASRock site and loaded the windows version for the new bios for this board. This is one of the best M.B. i have ever used. this thing is rock solid i hope this information helps you Ricardo. good luck with the new board.
1071990
The motherboard does NOT come with a CPU. If you go to the Gigabyte Website for this model, there is a link to a list of Intel CPU's that are supported. For me I used the I7-3550 3GHz Quad Core. Hope this helps.
1299870
As far as I can remember, it came with bios version F6. I already flashed the bios to latest F9a.
1079301
I used this board and installed a Richland without a bios update. Worked fine. Used this processor: AMD A6-6400K Richland 3.9GHz Socket FM2 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor AMD Radeon HD AD640KOKHLBOX
668205
I very much doubt if you will need to update the BIOS. I installed an Intel Core i7-3820 and it works perfectly without any update needed.