Do I need to Update my BIOS if I have a new processer?

[Chase11]

Hello, I own a HP pavilion 550-153 icore 3 4170, 6gb ram, 1TB HD, I Bought a new processer for my computer (Motherboard- memphis2-s) (new processer - Intel Core i7-4790 Processor 3.6GHz 8MB LGA 1150 CPU, OEM (CM8064601560113)  And I am wondering If I need to update my BIOS, and if so where can I get the new BIOS update for my motherboard? any help would be great! Thank you!

[Prométhée · Accepted solution]

Hi

I don't know if it's the right model
but same motherboard and processor

HP Pavilion 550-153nf 

Intel Core i3-4170

Memphis2-S motherboard specifications.

• Manufacturer name: Pegatron
• HP/Compaq name: Memphis2-S
• SSID: 2B2C

• TDP: Up to 88 W
• Socket type: LGA 1150 (Socket-H3)

Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

Processor	TDP	Integrated Graphics
Intel Celeron G1840 (Haswell) 2.8 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Celeron G1850 (Haswell) 2.9 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Pentium G3250 (Haswell) 3.2 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Pentium G3260 (Haswell) 3.3 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics
Intel Pentium G3450 (Haswell) 3.4 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics (GT1)
Intel Pentium G3460 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Dual Core	53 W	GT1
Intel Pentium G3470 (Haswell) 3.6 GHz Dual Core	53 W	Intel HD Graphics
Intel Core i3-4150 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4400 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4160 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4400 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4170 (Haswell) 3.7 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4400
Intel Core i3-4350 (Haswell) 3.6 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4360 (Haswell) 3.7 GHz Dual Core	54 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i3-4370 (Haswell) 3.8 GHz Dual Core	54 W	GT2
Intel Core i5-4460 (Haswell) 3.4 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4460S (Haswell) 3.1 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4460T (Haswell) 1.9 GHz Quad Core	35 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4590 (Haswell) 3.3 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4690 (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i5-4690K (Haswell) 3.5 GHz Quad Core	88 W	GT2
Intel Core i7-4790 (Haswell) 3.6 GHz Quad Core	84 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i7-4790S (Haswell) 3.2 GHz Quad Core	65 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)
Intel Core i7-4790T (Haswell) 2.7 GHz Quad Core	45 W	Intel HD Graphics 4600 (GT2)

You have a processor indicated as compatible
normally you may not need to update the bios
But if you have a problem then you can try, but beware an update of this type is not without risk.

last one

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/swdetails/hp-pavilion-550-100-desktop-pc-series/849...

A0.17 Rev.A

[BeemerBiker]

You should not have to upgrade the BIOS unless the CPU is not recognized or hyperthreading was never enabled on the old CPU.

The only other thing that matters is for Windows to recognized the new CPU which, in my experience, is not done automatically.

If your system is booting up OK then go the device manager and look for Processor.  If your old CPU is still shown or if only 4 "cores" are shown instead of 8 then delete all the "cores" and reboot.

The new CPU and all 8 of its shiny new cores should show up!