Running a Q8300 on a P5N32-SLI Premium

Hey guys,

I'v just bought my self a new C2Q Q8300 and installed it with my ASUS P5N32-SLI PREMIUM. The system boots without any problems but during the post i receive the message

"Unknown CPU detected, BIOS update required to unleash its full power"

I can press F1 to continue and the system will start but the CPU clock speed is 2000Mhz (266.67x7.5) rather than 2500Mhz (333x7.5).

I want to overclock this chip but not untill the BIOS is sorted.

I'm currently running BIOS ver 1002 which is the latest i could find on the ASUS website for this board.

What i'm wondering is, is there another BIOS i can use to "unleash its full power":-D and if so where can i get it.

 

that cpu isn't listed on the page of supported cpu's for that motherboard. http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us


you just might have to wait and see if they ever put out another bios update for it.

 

Thats the conclusion I had come to too. Just thought I'd consult you guys to see if there is another way.

Thanks alot for your time.

 

I would suggest a new motherboard as it's unlikely they will release a bios update for that board.

 

yeah, that last bios update was from 2008. and no quads on there.

 

Yup, looks like my new GPU fund is now my new mobo fund.
I miss the days of when it fit, it worked.

Thanks again guys

 

In the feature look to make sure your motherboard supports the cpu on the manufacturer website. If it fits doesn't mean it's supported.

 

Yep, a new MB will also allow you to if you like to upgrade to the slightly faster q9550 ect in the future.

Maybe sell your current MB and us the extra cash to save up for your GPU.