HELP : Do i need to update my BIOS for this CPU ?

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timmenn

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i'm running a Asus z170 pro gaming motherbord on bios version 2003
i want to upgrade my cpu to a intel core i7 7700k
do i need to update my motherbord or not ?

its all a bit confusing to me , thanks
 
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You'll need to update your BIOS version to at least 3016 since that version is the oldest that supports Kaby Lake CPUs,
source: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/HelpDesk_CPU/

Though, the latest BIOS version for your MoBo is 3610,
link: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/HelpDesk_BIOS/
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You'll need to update your BIOS version to at least 3016 since that version is the oldest that supports Kaby Lake CPUs,
source: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/HelpDesk_CPU/

Though, the latest BIOS version for your MoBo is 3610,
link: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/HelpDesk_BIOS/
 
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You sure that you checked the correct MoBo BIOS versions?
OP has Asus Z170 Pro Gaming and latest BIOS for it is version 3610 as i stated above,
MoBo specs: https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z170-PRO-GAMING/overview/
 
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