H81m-P33 bios update Haswell-Refresh

YourAverageRedneck

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After purchasing a motherboard, I noticed that pcpartpicker noted that h81 motherboards may need a bios flash in order to use Harwell refresh cups. However, i read that people said the bios is already updated and a flash will not be required in order to run my CPU. I ordered my motherboard in December of 2015, so I do not know whether I need to update my bios using a Has well processor in order to use an i5 4460. If anyone can tell me that would be greatly appreciated!
 
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It will depend on what motherboard you end up with. If it's been sitting on a shelf for a long time, it might not have a newer Bios update. If it doesn't boot up when you try your CPU, you'll know. You can borrow a CPU from a friend if they have one to boot up and reflash the Bios or take it to a local shop and have them do it for you.
It will depend on what motherboard you end up with. If it's been sitting on a shelf for a long time, it might not have a newer Bios update. If it doesn't boot up when you try your CPU, you'll know. You can borrow a CPU from a friend if they have one to boot up and reflash the Bios or take it to a local shop and have them do it for you.
 
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