New Processor New Bios?

[Oliv272]

Hi there guys, I am look at getting this motherboard and a AMD FX-6300 http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4305#ov.

It says AM 3+ ready but also states you need to update the BIOS for it to work with AM 3+ is this an old statement? Obivously it would not be possible for me to update the motherboard without a compatible processor in the first place which would leave me unable to use the parts. Essentially I'm asking if I purchase this will it be AM 3+ ready as it claims or require the update?

[absic]

Hi there,

The problem is one of supply and demand really. Suppliers may have older stock on the shelves that will require a BIOS update for an AM3+ processor to work so Gigabyte have to make users aware of this possible CPU compatibility issue, hence the warning on the product page.

If you are buying the motherboard from a well know hardware supplier/on-line retailer, then the safest thing to do is to ask them to update the BIOS to the latest version for you before they dispatch the motherboard.

[such]

Absic,

do you know if a rev3 F2A88XN will work with an A10 6700? Bought from Amazon this week
I do not have another amd chip to use

Thanks

[absic]

Hi there,

yes, your CPU should be fine on this motherboard as it is supported from BIOS version F1. http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4745

[such]

thanks Absic

that's saved me some grief!

All the best