Is my model support Ivy Bridge?

[Hkcuong]

Recently, I've read an information from gigabyte.us which said that all new generation of motherboards will support Ivy Bridge Processor and PCIE 3.0 and they also give a list of motherboards which will have these very awesome technology but I can't see my model (GA-H61M-S2PV rev 2.0) there. Would anyone tell me if my motherboard supports Ivy Bridge Processors? Thanks.

[Dark Mantis]

Hi

I have actually asked for clarification on this exact issue from Gigabyte and as soon as I hear I will let everyone know.

As a six series motherboard it should physically be compatible but it would need an updated BIOS to enable it to work.

[Hkcuong]

My current motherboard (GA-H61M-S2PV Rev 2.0) does not have USB 3.0 interface (only USB 2.0) . Could I buy a card which can convert PCIe (I heard that it was PCIe x1) to USB 3.0 to achieve that technology?

[Lsdmeasap]

Yes, there are many cheap cards that can do that for you, you'll need a x1 card though unless you are not using the PCIE slot, then you can maybe install a x4 or x8 there

I see it also says support for next Gen 22nm CPU's, so that answers your first question too!
http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4091#

[Hkcuong]

Hi

I have actually asked for clarification on this exact issue from Gigabyte and as soon as I hear I will let everyone know.

How do you let me and the other people know that interesting information? I've been waiting for it day by day.
Some Gigabyte motherboards which can support both kinds of Processor are in this list http://www.gigabyte.us/press-center/news-page.aspx?nid=1048. Do you think it will be updated? (mine, for example, hehe)

[Dark Mantis]

When I get an answer I will post it here and probably in the top section of the forum too for everyone to see.

[Hkcuong]

Anyone knows what it means:
"PCIe Gen. 3 is dependent on CPU and expansion card compatibility"?

[Lsdmeasap]

As I mentioned, linked above, on the overview for your model it says it will have upcoming 22nm CPU's support.

As for the PCIE 3.0,  that means you will need a PCIE 3.0 graphics card, and a CPU capable of PCIE 3.0 processes

[Dark Mantis]

As Lsdmeasap has already told you your motherboard has the ability as long as you have the right processor and graphics or other card it all should work properly once the BIOS has been flashed with the supporting version.

[Hkcuong]

As I mentioned, linked above, on the overview for your model it says it will have upcoming 22nm CPU's support.

As for the PCIE 3.0,  that means you will need a PCIE 3.0 graphics card, and a CPU capable of PCIE 3.0 processes

I just know that the motherboard does have PCIE 3.0 slot if there is an Ivy Bridge processor in. But as you all know, most of the cards are 2.0. How can I know a Processor can handle that 3.0 card?  

[Dark Mantis]

Let me try and make this clear for you. Your motherboard will physically support a PCIE3.0 card (GPU) but only as long as the CPU in the motherboard is an IvyBridge version. To run the IvyBridge CPU the motherboard BIOS must be upgraded. At the moment there is no upgrade for your motherboard as far as the BIOS goes. If Gigabyte releases an updated BIOS for your motherboard then you can buy an IvyBridge processor and everything should run ok. 

[Hkcuong]

Anyone knew this information?
http://vr-zone.com/articles/the-upgrade-path-to-ivy-bridge-might-be-blocked-by-changes-to-uefi/13513.html
It is rather old now but if it happens, all motherboards which have this will not support Ivy bridge although it is physically compatible with those motherboards (including Gigabyte's).

[Dark Mantis]

Hi

I can't really see this as affecting the upgrade path as far as IvyBridge processors are concerned with present Gigabyte 6 series motherboards.

[Hkcuong]

Did you mean I could use that combo without any problem?

[Dark Mantis]

We have already been over this question several times.