If I need to update the BIOS for Richland CPUs, Will it be able to update through a Richland CPU? (Like without a Trinity Chipset)
765804
The MSI website states that you should update the BIOS using Trinity to support Richland. It also says once you update it to support Richland, you cannot flash back to any earlier Trinity only BIOS
765805
The last one I bought (Dec 2013) had Richland support. You don't have to worry about the BIOS.
765806
Sorry I couldn't say. I would trust the cpu compatibilty list but if you don't, you might email the manufacturer or something like that.
1079301
I used this board and installed a Richland without a bios update. Worked fine. Used this processor: AMD A6-6400K Richland 3.9GHz Socket FM2 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor AMD Radeon HD AD640KOKHLBOX
364828
I dont think so, this processor (I owed one) is old, and this board uses a brand new chipset.
1819793
I recieved my UD3 May 15th 2012. It was a rev 1.1 with a F4 BIOS. That is the minimum for FX support. All the boards that come out now should be at that or above. I would say buy it. Very nice board. I run a FX-8150 OC'd to 4.2 at 44.8C under load.Good luck and have fun.Just remember: You never finish building your computer...you just run out of money.Update: August 2014: I just bought another for a Livingroom HTPC and it is Rev 4.0 with the latest BIOS for the Rev 4 and it is F2. I plugged in an old FX 8150 and it works great.
369797
I bought this with a haswell dual core (going to upgrade later) and it worked for me out of the box. I believe my processor is a Haswell refresh since I bought it maybe not even a month ago. Hope this helps. Love this mobo!
1922309
I can tell you that I have AN AMD 9370 that works great with this mobo, I did however do a bios update awhile ago so I'm not sure if it'll work out of the box. updating bios can be done in bios itself when you have an Ethernet connection to the motherboard.
202327
My son says that the bios version may come with a outdated version but if you go to the website you can get a application that will check for updates and install them.
289787
Check the Gigabyte web site. The board version and BIOS version together will determine if you can use this board for the processor you are using. The Gigabyte web site will provide the last word on it. My BIOS is F3 and works for everything I do. I have not updated it since I set up my system. Did not need to. Hope this helps.
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.
201023
Yes, just be sure to get the latest drivers and BIOS from Foxconn's website. For some reason these ship with an older version of the BIOS.
1091925
I'm not sure about the i3, but I installed a Haswell i7 processor with no BIOS update required.
2128467
I bought the 3.4 ghz chip. Installed and when system boots I get an error that the current chip isn't compatible. If I continue the PC runs and faster. Think the problem is that the chip 3.4 ghz is dual CPU. E520 bios doesn't support a dual CPU chip. Just my thoughts.
1393820
No, you would need to update the BIOS. Go to the MSI site, look for this particular product, then look in the area for the product for Support (NOT the support listed at the top of the page) and then for compatibility. The BIOS update needed should be there. You can also look for Updates there as well.
254336
No you can not (at least not officially). There are work-arounds you can do and some bios updates that you can apply but intel claims that it's an exploit and plans to patch it sometime. You need a Z87 for overclocking along with a "K" model intel processor.
668205
I very much doubt if you will need to update the BIOS. I installed an Intel Core i7-3820 and it works perfectly without any update needed.
240848
different processors use/work with different chipsets ( they get upgraded/improved ). You have to match your processor to your chipset regardless of brand
1361660
Yes, according to the support website linked below. However, it requires a later BIOS version than what may be currently on your board. You may have to flash the BIOS to use it. http://goo.gl/7108ON