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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.
I should have known to check the website. Thanks!
Here's the CPU compatibility list. Very likely it will work out of the box.
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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
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.
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.