CPU works even when its not listed in older BIOS version

[Martin_153]

Hello guys,

I would like to ask you for a advice.

Recently I bought new motherboard (ASUS Z170 PRO) together with new CPU ( Intel Core i5 7600k). Everything works but now I've noticed, that my BIOS version is older and my new CPU is not on the list with supported CPU, however I have not noticed any problems so far.

What do you think should I upgrade to the newest bios version nevertheless?

 

[CountMike]

Manufacturers are notoriously lazy when it comes to updating compatibility lists and eventually update them only when BIOS update is absolutely necessary.
As far as I can see, that processor is compatible with 3007 BIOS version.

"Core i5-7600K (3.8GHz, 4C, L3:6M, Intel HD 600 series, 91W, rev.B0) 3007"

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-PRO/HelpDesk_CPU/

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Definitely don't mess with BIOS updates if your system is working okay on existing version.

BIOS flashing is a potentially risky process, only to be done when it becomes necessary.

 

[Martin_153]

Manufacturers are notoriously lazy when it comes to updating compatibility lists and eventually update them only when BIOS update is absolutely necessary.
As far as I can see, that processor is compatible with 3007 BIOS version.

"Core i5-7600K (3.8GHz, 4C, L3:6M, Intel HD 600 series, 91W, rev.B0) 3007"

https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/Z170-PRO/HelpDesk_CPU/

Thank you both for a quick reply. I found out that my bios verion is the very first version when mb was released.
Some mother board functions like XMP or auto overclock for CPU was not working

So I had to take that risk and I uploaded bios to the newest version. Actually I have feeling, that improved my system performance.