What BIOS version are people getting? F8 is required for Haswell refresh Xeons, and flashing a BIOS with out a processor just doesn't work.
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If you install your CPU whatever model you have. It should allow you to at least boot into the BIOS so you can flash it then.
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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?
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It will load and work right out of the box. i installed the FX8350 8 core pile driver and it worked. could not get a windows score thou so updated the bios to the new 2.0 and it worked. the new 2.0 bios is great it adds things to the board that are really nice. it's easy, just went to ASRock site and loaded the windows version for the new bios for this board. This is one of the best M.B. i have ever used. this thing is rock solid i hope this information helps you Ricardo. good luck with the new board.
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The AC66 did not support the Haswell processors using the Z87 chipset. The product is identical to the AC66 which would lead me to assume that it was a simple driver fix or something along those lines.
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I think so. I have not been able to get mine to work as when I get in bios and set it up nothing happens. Have problem getting into bios and nothing seems to work. Think it is perhaps a bad board.
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there are posters on newegg.com that's running this mobo with x6. Careful tho, i was going to get this until i saw some reviews stating that there are some heating issues with this mobo.
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Sorry Frank. I'm still waiting for the CPU. I ordered this M/B and the 20th Anniversary Intel CPU. Haven't got the CPU in yet so have not fired up this board.
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At the risk of sounding sarcastic to the OP (which I'm not trying to do), aren't *all* CPUs "plug-and-play?" Of course, many motherboards require drivers for their chipset and any integrated components (audio/video/LAN/etc.), but I've never heard of a "processor driver". As long as the chosen operating system is compatible with the architecture of the processor, there should be no need for drivers/configuration of any kind. Does anyone have any knowledge/experience otherwise?
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The bios version will depend on when the vendor received the board from Supermicro. The boards we have received all had the most recent, but that is no guarantee yours will.We are using a 6320 (8 core) in our Mobo. Your best source for CPU compatibility will be Supermicro at http://www.supermicro.com/Aplus/motherboard/Opteron6000/SR56x0/H8SGL-F.cfm
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The SR-2 will run certain high end Core i7 1366 chips - not only Xeons.BUT only one - can't populate both cpu sockets on the board.
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I just installed this ram in my eee 1005PE and did the whole bios thing... Windows 7 still says I have only one gig... what did I do wrong?
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I updated the bios just before I loaded the OS. most every motherboard needs an update - but it worth it! The computer runs much better with the bios up update!! The instructions are in the booklet that comes with the motherboard, or you can go to you tube.
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mine shipped with f5. You should be able to get into bios anyway and do the usb update thing. But it should ship with f5. BE AWARE OF THE FACT THAT THIS MOBO DOESN'T SUPPORT SLI THOUGH. I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT ANOTHER BOARD(gigabyte) IF I KNEW THIS. It is a great board but I wish I realized its is crossfire only as I have a gtx 770 and If i want to get a 1440p monitor which will probably need a second 770 I will be out of luck
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Sorry, I don't own any Haswell refresh chips. See manufacturers site for CPU support. I'm running i3 4330 right now, not a single issue. F4 bios...
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yes. all you have to do is put switch the bios all the way to the right. Bios number 3 comes ivy-bridge e ready. My bios version on bios three was version 2.07, while the other two bios were like the first version. So no need to flash first.
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I would recommend to update your bios, I just did that and now my Memory chip worked, GREAT! feels like a brand new Laptop!
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F2A88XN-WIFII got the MOBO in Jan 2013 and it would NOT POST with 7850k . So I have No Idea of the In Box BIOS version.But it is a Rev. 3.0 MOBO ! So I sent the MOBO to gigabyte. when it can back it POST'd on first tryand it now has BIOS ver. F3 . staying with F3 .Because of ATI\AMD staggard release of the A88x chip set and then the 7850k at least 6 months later,it is basically unknown what BIOS version is out there in the on the shelf MOBO's .I like the MOBO. realtek HD 892 azillia audio , on board WiFI , and Kaveri GPU .Only a shop based re-seller that has FM2 pre-kaveri CPU on hand could answer your question. F2A88XN-WIFII got the MOBO in Jan 2013 and it would NOT POST with 7850k . So I have No Idea of the In Box BIOS version.But it is a Rev. 3.0 MOBO ! So I sent the MOBO to gigabyte. when it can back it POST'd on first tryand it now has BIOS ver. F3 . staying with F3 .Because of ATI\AMD staggard release of the A88x chip set and then the 7850k at least 6 months later,it is basically unknown what BIOS version is out there in the on the shelf MOBO's .I like the MOBO. realtek HD 892 azillia audio , on board WiFI , and Kaveri GPU .Only a shop based... » Read More F2A88XN-WIFII got the MOBO in Jan 2013 and it would NOT POST with 7850k . So I have No Idea of the In Box BIOS version.But it is a Rev. 3.0 MOBO ! So I sent the MOBO to gigabyte. when it can back it POST'd on first tryand it now has BIOS ver. F3 . staying with F3 .Because of ATI\AMD staggard release of the A88x chip set and then the 7850k at least 6 months later,it is basically unknown what BIOS version is out there in the on the shelf MOBO's .I like the MOBO. realtek HD 892 azillia audio , on board WiFI , and Kaveri GPU .Only a shop based re-seller that has FM2 pre-kaveri CPU on hand could answer your question. « Show Less