BIOS update without CPU

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   Hi,
im planning to switch from 1150 to 1151 with Kaby Lake. To keep costs "low", I will first buy the Intel I7-7700K along with an ASRock B150M Pro4S/D3 and use my old DDR3 RAM for a while. And in 2-3 months I will switch the mainboard and RAM.
In order to get the ASRock B150M Pro4S/D3 working with Kaby Lake I have to flash the BIOS to Version 7, but as written I just have an 1150 CPU ... Is it possible to flash the BIOS without the CPU or with CPU installed and using a basic set of instruction?

thx in advance

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thiasj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Jan 2017 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote thiasj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: BIOS update without CPU Posted: 15 Jan 2017 at 8:53pm
	Hi, im planning to switch from 1150 to 1151 with Kaby Lake. To keep costs "low", I will first buy the Intel I7-7700K along with an ASRock B150M Pro4S/D3 and use my old DDR3 RAM for a while. And in 2-3 months I will switch the mainboard and RAM. In order to get the ASRock B150M Pro4S/D3 working with Kaby Lake I have to flash the BIOS to Version 7, but as written I just have an 1150 CPU ... Is it possible to flash the BIOS without the CPU or with CPU installed and using a basic set of instruction? thx in advance

thiasj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Jan 2017 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote thiasj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 5:21am
	so, I guess it's not possible?

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 22688	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 6:08am
	I am afraid not. Your options are: 1. Flash the BIOS using a supported CPU (cheap celeron or borrowed CPU) 2. Contact Tech support and purchase a preflashed BIOS chip to replace your current one. Tech Support: event.asrock.com/tsd.asp