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I tried to google it but there is mixed responses. I bought the Z390 a few days ago. Will i5 9400F work straight out of the box? If not how can I update the BIOS version?
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Does MSI Z390 A Pro need a BIOS update for i5 9400F?
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Read your motherboard manual, go to msi website, look for your specific board go to its support page, download latest bios file, flash.
If in doubt Contact msi for help
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Here's the CPU compatibility list. Very likely it will work out of the box.
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I don't have any working CPU unfortunately... My CPU died and I am looking to buy a new one. Do you know if i5 9600K works out of the box? The price range is very close between 9400F and 9600K and I really can't be bothered to look for work arounds to update the BIOS. Thanks for the video though, I will use it for general knowledge.
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Here's the CPU compatibility list. Very likely it will work out of the box.
I should have known to check the website. Thanks!
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Give it a shot. I think Chloe found your answer. I was looking for that page.
Just watched a video review of the board and the tester used a 9600k, so if that worked, so would the 9400f i presume.
Just watched a video review of the board and the tester used a 9600k, so if that worked, so would the 9400f i presume.
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https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/Z390-A-PRO#support-cpu here you can see that it'll run the 9400F out of the box
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It will, absolutely. The BIOS listed is v10 which is the first BIOS for that board. It will have that BIOS or newer on it.
That's what Chloe linked, yep.
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I could be newer R0 stepping and it would require v15 bios, but I doubt that.It will, absolutely. The BIOS listed is v10 which is the first BIOS for that board. It will have that BIOS or newer on it.
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GOod eye... who knew there were four versions (my eyes blurred at 3, lol).I could be newer R0 stepping and it would require v15 bios, but I doubt that.