do you have to up[ grade bios
1585261
I installed mine in a 4 year old Dell Studio 550, no bios upgrade was necessary. You may want to check the manufacture's web site and see if you have the latest bios update for your machine. Even if you do not have the latest update it may not matter as the bios update may not address any cpu issues.
1585262
Before installing the E8600, I checked my BIOS version (1.0.3) and found a newer version available. I installed the E8600 and updated the BIOS version to 1.0.4 -- Now I'm rockin' in the free world with a Windows Performance Index of 6.6 on a 2006 DELL Vostro 230MT. In short, you don't HAVE TO update your BIOS, but the Smart Bird would do it NOW !!
1585263
Depends, if your bios is early for Conroe you will have to update the microcode so it will recognize the Wolfdale.
668206
Yes, you will need to update BIOS. Dude, my advice would be to stay away from that mabo. ;-)
831457
You can either flash the latest version bios or buy a pre-flashed chip online, if you're comfortable with doing that. It will allow you to use the latest components.
1958721
Dunno, I don't overclock, so I never paid attention this time.but Is there an easy way top check in the control panel or cmd prompt, maybe bios.I'll check. Tell me how.
1566227
You need to flash the bios, you'll need another computer to get the new bios onto a flash drive.
1831774
I've never believed in overclocking my cpu, but from what I hear you just have to increase the multiplier in the bios? But never tried it.
663499
On older machines you sometimes had to go into the bios upon bootup to let the system know you added more ram. I installed these on a Win 7 machine and didn't have to do anything special.
827282
Actually a bios update is required (Bios F5 minimum), though I guess it depends on whether or not this will ship with the updated bios or not.Did you do this build?
1578456
Yes, you do have to hit the F2,F10 for the bios to recognize the new 2 GB module. Otherwise, it will assume it only has a 1 GB module installed.
815597
I do not know, but their website will tell you. I would guess they do not want students stuck at one release level. You should be able to upgrade at a reduced cost.
190738
Oops, sorry, my techno-god geek added a reply, the black and silver ones have some more optional files in the bios which the blue ones do not. More I can't tell you, sorry.
1773749
My guess would be no. :( The motherboard mfg. usually lists what cpu's will work on their boards and what bios version is required. Dell, not so good on that. I used to buy Dell's but they didn't upgrade their bios often and upgrading them was next to impossible. If Dell's bios doesn't support the faster cpu you are probably at a dead end with dell. :( I made the same jump in processors but it did require a bios upgrade from my MB mfg.
1170933
yes, match them and stay below or equal to the max. that your Motherboard allows.
666302
No, i did not need to update the bios in order to have the computer running, but i did it just because it's better have the last bios!
2202514
You may not need it, it depends how old is your MoBo. If you have to go to - follow manufacturer guide. If you replaced CPU by new one - reset CMOS.
142799
Ours is a few months old, and I didn't update the Bios... ours is working fine!
1662376
The BIOS usually allows you to adjust the setting so that there will be no system fan warning. Don't use both. I like to use the molex and set the switch to low or medium so that there is constant cooling