Access BIOS with G3258 without BIOS update?

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zeyuanfu

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Hello,
I have a little question. I'm planning to do a G3258 build and I would like to save some money on the mobo. lots of people have suggested me some 8-series mobos. they're all compatible with the G3258, but after a certain BIOS version. The problem is that I don't really know if I can stick the CPU in the mobo, plug everything in and access the BIOS to perform an update. Does anyone know anything about this type of update?

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Again, it will depend on what BIOS version the new board will come with. I suspect that purchasing from a high turn over retailer like Newegg, the MB will be a late model with the latest BIOS version.
Also, (and I don't know this for a fact), but I would assume even an older BIOS would recognize the G3XXX line of processors even if the G3258 is newer, and still allow normal operation... but possibly w/o multiplier unlocking.
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Maybe pick a MB and check the CPU support list for it. If they show the G3258 requiring a later BIOS to be supported, then I'd be concerned that the BIOS may not recognize the CPU. The only time I had that happen was back in the C2D days. I replaced my E6700 w/Q9550 and the screen reported that the CPU was not recognized. It wouldn't let me go any further. I had to put the C2D back in to update the BIOS.
 
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OK, so if I bought a 8-series mobo and it lists the G3258 in its CPU support list, it still won't work without an older chip, right?
 
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Again, it will depend on what BIOS version the new board will come with. I suspect that purchasing from a high turn over retailer like Newegg, the MB will be a late model with the latest BIOS version.
Also, (and I don't know this for a fact), but I would assume even an older BIOS would recognize the G3XXX line of processors even if the G3258 is newer, and still allow normal operation... but possibly w/o multiplier unlocking.
 
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