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    w870cu + i5 CPU: Microcode update needed?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by niffcreature, Jun 28, 2011.

  1. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    I just installed an i5 CPU in my new w870cu.
    It seems to be running just fine, however the BIOS stops with a "microcode update needed" message or something.

    I think the BIOS is fairly well updated. I think I could update it to solve the problem, but at the same time it doesn't make sense that only a later BIOS would support the i5.

    Does anyone have any experience with this, and know of the update I need?

    Thanks.
     
    niffcreature, Jun 28, 2011
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  2. oan001

    oan001 Notebook Evangelist

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    A BIOS update is indeed what will fix your problem. As far as I know, later bioses added support for these CPU's.
     
    oan001, Jun 28, 2011
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