Bios Update Question

Xenokal · Jun 2, 2017

I have an old processor that I would like to swap out with a better processor. I have never flashed my Bios before and I am afraid that I may brick my motherboard. here are my current specs. Mind you this is an old Frankenstein that I put together from spare parts after my last rig went
boom,

Mainboard: MSI 760GM-P23(FX) (MS-7641)
CPU: AMD Athlon II x4 645
GPU: GTX 960 2gb
RAM: DDR3 8GB Kingston HyperX
OS: Windows 10 Pro

I wish to swap my CPU with:
AMD FX 6300 Vishera 6 core

would a Bios Update allow my computer to utilize this processor? If so how do I do that with Windows 10?

DRagor · Jun 2, 2017

Looking at CPU compatibility at this board, it seems that it supports fx-6300 from H.0(starting) version, which would mean you would not need to update BIOS.
However, in case you would need to update BIOS anyway, here's the instruction from MSI: https://pl.msi.com/files/pdf/How_to_flash_the_BIOS.doc
and video one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRyFMf0D9Lc

Xenokal · Jun 2, 2017

I really appreciate your quick response, yes I did see the comparability chart, but when I put the chip in my board, my computer screen spazzed out and refused to boot up my OS, it kept restarting continuously and that led me to believe I needed a Bios update.

theyeti87 · Jun 2, 2017

Xenokal :

Reset CMOS then try to boot with new CPU

Xenokal · Jun 5, 2017

I Reset the CMOS and Updated the Bios, still having some issues.
It will reset shortly after I enter my username and password or it will directly reset before I even get a chance to enter my information. I am wondering if it is a registry issue with my new Processor Perhaps? Ill try running CCleaner to see if that helps. Will Refreshing my windows installation help at all?

Update: Seems that anytime I open a program now it goes to a black screen I have decided to refresh Windows in hopes that it will alleviate the problem.

Xenokal · Jun 5, 2017

Now my computer screen is going completely black after running any program. Anyone know why this issue would happen?

DRagor · Jun 5, 2017

Whenever you do major hardware change (and swapping CPU certainly counts as), it is recommended to do Windows clean install, to avoid any possible problems like this.

Xenokal · Jun 5, 2017

So a clean install should do the trick, Okay I'll give it a shot

Xenokal · Jun 5, 2017

I tried a fresh install of Windows, Formatted my hard drive and everything. 3mins into my desktop bootup the screen goes black. I am lost, I have never had this issue before and I have no idea what to do.

Xenokal · Jun 5, 2017

Apparently Turbo Mode has to be deactivated in the BIOS..... Thanks for your help anyway guys.

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