Motherboard Issues (Skylake/Kaby Lake BIOS)

Atomicdonut17

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I would like to purchase this motherboard for a future gaming build (it's actually my first, and yes, I know, it's not a very fantastic board, but the price and my needs are just fine). One thing I realized a few months back is that with H110 motherboards, some require a BIOS update by flashing a older-gen CPU's BIOS, and updating to a newer BIOS so it can support the new gen. (Ex: Skylake to update to Kaby Lake compatibility.) The CPU I'm going to be using is, admittedly, weaker (this one) but it's the best for its price. THAT WOULD BE A TRUE STATEMENT, IF THE G4560 DIDN'T EXIST- as it is better for cheaper. However, it's a Kaby Lake. My board is an H110. You see the issue.

I can't afford to get a Skylake and Kaby Lake, and I understand that due to my limited options, I kind of need a resolution to this issue without having to purchase a weaker CPU for more. Which is ridiculous, but it's the spot Newegg has hustled me into.


TL;DR- Will the Kaby Lake work on the linked motherboard without BIOS flashing? If it does, friggin' FANTASTIC! IF NOT... well, I tried. Frick.
 
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Sweet, the mods should really sticky this.. I've replied to like 50 or so posts about the same thing lol

People buy a H110, Z170 or B150 and buy a Kaby Lake, but then find out it doesnt post.

The above is why

And yup B250 orZ270 mobos will be more compatible with Kaby Lake CPU's

No it wont as you said it'll need a BIOS update first.

And the only way you can do that is what you said. You need a Skylake.

Or if you want to buy the mobo, you'll have to take it to a local PC shop ask them to update it

That mobo will need the latest BIOS 3016 to support a G4560 CPU


 

Atomicdonut17

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I was able to self-resolve the issue by replacing my problematic H110 with a newer B250, and my more expensive outdated G4520 with a G4560. I will be selecting your answer as the best so that people can see.
 
Sweet, the mods should really sticky this.. I've replied to like 50 or so posts about the same thing lol

People buy a H110, Z170 or B150 and buy a Kaby Lake, but then find out it doesnt post.

The above is why

And yup B250 orZ270 mobos will be more compatible with Kaby Lake CPU's

 
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