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Build on pcpartpicker shows incompatibility issues that didn't show before. "May need Bios update"

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January 8, 2014 6:07:22 AM

I bought all the parts i need and i checked today and it said that it has incompatibility issues but few weeks ago didn't. It says that i need a bios update or something. I use the AsRock extreme 3 r2.0 motherboard and it amd fx8320. I saw a guide about ASUS motherboards that can update bios without using a cpu or ram, just with a power supply but idk if ASRock extreme3 can do that. My build is this : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1OKjX

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a b V Motherboard
January 8, 2014 6:19:46 AM

You'll need BIOS ver. P.1.50 or newer. http://www.asrock.com/mb/cpu.asp?Model=970%20Extreme3

I don't know why PCpartpicker wouldn't have told you about this before. Nothing has changed regarding that motherboards compatibility with the Piledriver chips.

While there is no way that I know of to flash an Asrock board BIOS without a compatabile CPU, if you find the BIOS on the board you receive is older than P.1.50, contact Asrock support. They may be able to send you a new BIOS ROM, or even exchange yor motherboard for one with an updated BIOS.
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January 8, 2014 6:21:19 AM

So i need a new motherboard?
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a b V Motherboard
January 8, 2014 6:27:53 AM

not necessarily. First, put your system together and see if it works. If not, contact Asrock support and see what they can do to help.
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