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09-17-2022 05:40 PM
i upgraded the cpu from an intel core i5 7400 to an i5 9600k as i lost the old cpu when moving. im wondering how i can upgrade the motherboard's bios without the old cpu or buying a new one.
09-17-2022 08:40 PM
Impossible to do that
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10-08-2022 01:39 AM
Ways to update your BIOS without a CPU
Find Your Motherboard on the Official Manufacturer Website.
Download the Newest BIOS Update.
Extract and Rename the BIOS File.
Format the USB Drive As FAT32 and Add BIOS File.
Safely Eject USB Drive.
Connect Your Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Insert USB Drive and Press BIOS Flash Button.
This may help you,
Rachel Gomez
10-08-2022 02:00 AM
Hi
sorry, but no need to insist, it's impossible here, you risk killing the motherboard
find a compatible processor @Collin10
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05638874
H170
Processor upgrade information
- TDP: Up to 65 W
- Socket type: LGA 1151
Processor | TDP | Integrated Graphics |
Intel Core i7-7700 (Kabylake) 3.6 GHz Quad Core | 65 W | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Intel Core i5-7400 (Kabylake) 3.0 GHz Quad Core | 65 W | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
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