Vishera out-of-box compatibility

[sloterhouse5]

I understand that this question has been asked in various ways already but...is there any way to tell if a mobo will be compatible with a Vishera CPU without a need to update BIOS first? I recently had a very unpleasant experience with a new ASUS that would not POST with either Vishera or Zambezi and I don't have an older CPU to facilitate a BIOS update. Would UEFI be preferable?

 

[clutchc]

The MB manufacturer's website for the board should specify CPU compatibility and which BIOS version is needed. The Visheras have been out long enough now that I wouldn't worry if you are buying from a reputable supplier like Newegg, Tiger, or Amazon. They have huge turnovers, so stock never sits around long.

I can't imagine a board not recognizing a Zambizi if it had the original AM3+ socket even.

 

[sloterhouse5]

Thanks, clutchc. That is why I am concerned. I ordered ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS and AMD FX-8320 Vishera from NewEgg. The system would not POST at all. No error beeps, no power to the keyboard, no display, nothing but the onboard power LED. I RMA'd the motherboard with the same results. I RMA'd the CPU with the same results. I replaced with a AMD FX-4130 Zambezi with the same results. I spent endless hours with ASUS support who finally told me that the mobo was not compatible with FX-series. Both ASUS and NewEgg websites say otherwise. I don't want to go through that again.

 

[clutchc]

Somebody was feeding you a line of bull. Even on a board where the BIOS is to old to recognize the processor, you will still get a boot screen with a message displaying so. Failure to even POST is a different issue.

 

[sloterhouse5]

Even on a board where the BIOS is to old to recognize the processor, you will still get a boot screen with a message displaying so.

How sure are you that this is completely true? I have always assumed the same but recent experience indicates otherwise. If true, what else could have been my issue and how will I avoid it with my next order? I'm itching to finish my build.

 

[clutchc]

I can only go from my own experience. There's a lot of folks building AMD rigs out there. And very few with that complaint. Most have no issues. Obviously I can't guarantee it won't happen, but the chances are slim unless you get an old board that has been "modified" to fit an AM3+ socket on it. (Like your M5A78L-M LX PLUS) Look for a board with a 9-series chip set for extra assurance.