Do I need a BIOS update for my new cpu?

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I tried installing a new CPU today and my computer started up for about a second then shuts off. I read up and seen that maybe my BIOS doesn't support it. My new CPU is an Intel core i5 LGA 1155

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There's the MB info.

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There's the CPU info.
 
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Yes if when you put the new I5 in the cpu slot it posted the board for a second and shut down.
It likely needs a bios firmware update on the motherboard so it can support your new I5 cpu.

The board being from a Gateway pre built system though may be a problem.
You should find any bios firmware update files from the Gateway support section of there webpage on the internet.
But don`t be surprised if there is no new bios firmware revision for your motherboard over the version you currently have running on the Mobo. Gateway and a like can sometimes be a bit behind with bios updates for there pre built pc systems.

If you don`t have the link to support click bellow.
http://us.gateway.com/gw/en/US/content/drivers-downloads
 
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I tried going to the American Megatrends site, and it gives me a "Firmware tool" option. I thought I had to get a specific version?
 
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