Changing amd a6 4400M to AMD A10 4600M

[vpetruk]

Hi everybody. I have a question. Can I update processor on my HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC-2126sr from AMD A6 4400M to AMD A10 4600M? And if I can, what I have to do for this? I have already setup A10 but notebook haven't turned on. Can it be a problem that BIOS doesn't support new processor?

Thanks!

(CPU-Z screenshot and basic notebook parameters)

[Huffer]

According to the Service Manual

Service Manual

A10-4600M is supported and should work. Where did you get the A10 processor? 

[vpetruk]

I bought it on OLX.ua. My A10 is not a new processor. He is from another HP notebook.
So, if he should work, but he doesn't,  can be a problem with BIOS? Currently, I have F.05 version. How do you think, should I install the newest version?

Thanks for the answer.  

[vpetruk]

So, what do you think about the problem with BIOS compatibility and A10?

[Huffer]

You always flash the BIOS to the latest before doing a processor upgrade just as a "best practice" but since the laptop is listed as compatible with the A10 it should be supported at any BIOS level. 

[vpetruk]

Ok. Thanks for the answer. 
Then another question. Can I safely update BIOS from the appropriate driver for Windows 8 64bit? Because HP says that they haven't an appropriate driver for Windows 10 (64 bit) on my HP model.

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Yeah BIOS is not strictly speaking a driver. It changes the Code stored in a chip soldered on the motherboard. A BIOS flash is permananent while drivers must be reinstalled if you reinstall Windows. So not to digress,  yes use the Windows 8 BIOS app in Windows 10. 

[vpetruk]

Thank you!