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Hello

I bought a used Gigabyte GAZ97X-UD5H version 1.0.

I have a i7 4790k.

I just found out that the mb doesn't support my cpu until Bios F7. I believe the board is not F7.

Should I update the Bios or is it better to buy a current mb with the correct Bios?

I haven't opened the package yet so I can take it back to the store.

I've heard that upgrading the Bios can kill a mb.
 
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Looks like even the newest revision of that motherboard requires a BIOS update in order to use that processor, so you'll need to do it anyway. Yes, a failed BIOS update can turn your motherboard into a paper weight, but manufacturers have simplified the process quite a bit (see here). Personally, I wouldn't bother trying to take the motherboard back to the store.

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Should I update the Bios or is it better to buy a current mb with the correct Bios?

http://www.gigabyte.com.au/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4978 says F5

You won't know what bios version you've got till you get the board running. You might need eg i5 3570 to be able to get it running and then use it to update bios.

Talk to the shop, see if they can update bios (if need be) for you.
 
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Any of them can be the same. Trouble is they all made the boards before the i7 was released.

But I haven't seen anyone have a problem here. As far as I know all the boards should have up to date bios by now. But I'd talk to where you bought it and see what they say.
 
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I'd be willing to bet that you can update the BIOS using your current processor. It's probably compatible enough to allow you to update the BIOS, but not work 100% without the BIOS update. I state this because that motherboard *does* support the non-K version of that Core I7 processor with the default F3 BIOS.

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Is it worth the risk?

How dangerous to the board can a Bios flash that doesn't work be?

What are the chances of the flash not working?

Once I open the used mb I will not be able to take it back unless there is a defect.

If I buy new, I'll have the manufacturer warranty.

Is it worth taking the rest of updating this board vs buying a new one?
 
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That board does come with DualBIOS, so on the off chance (1 or 2%) that a BIOS update fails, you can revert back. This, of course, assumes that you can perform the BIOS update (which I suspect you can).

If you open the box and you cannot flash the BIOS, you take it back to the store and pay them to flash it for you.
If you don't open the box and return it to the store, you get your money back, but may need to pay a restocking fee and then still find a motherboard that supports your processor natively, out of the box.

Personally, I'd just keep the motherboard and attempt to flash the BIOS (making sure you know exactly how to revert should the worst happen). If you're not able to flash the BIOS, then just bite the bullet and pay the store to do it for you.

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Thanks
But since this is a used board and I don't know how long it will last anyway, I'll just return it and buy a new board.
The store that I bought it from doesn't have a restocking fee, thats cool
 
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