(Solved)Is it possible to update BIOS without CPU?
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Topic: (Solved)Is it possible to update BIOS without CPU?
Posted By: kutalmismete
Subject: (Solved)Is it possible to update BIOS without CPU?
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2020 at 8:38am
| I ordered Z390 Phantom Gaming ITX motherboard from Newegg, but I just read stock BIOS 1.20 isn't compatible with my CPU i9 9900K R0, so I have concerned about it. Is there a way to update BIOS without finding a compatible CPU? |
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Posted By: Xaltar
Date Posted: 14 Jan 2020 at 2:53am
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I don't see a BIOS flashback feature on that board, I may have missed it in my quick skim of the spec sheet but I don't think so. Without flashback you will need a supported CPU to update. There is a chance the 9900k will boot though, it is essentially the same CPU as the already supported version. I can't guarantee it but I have seen quite a few instances of it working. If not, you can always pick up a cheap celeron, some stores will even allow you to return it after the update. ------------- 
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Posted By: kutalmismete
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 9:31pm
| It came with bios 4.00 instead of 1.20, I didn't expect this :D |