Dear, All!
Hope you are all well.
I have brought my 'new' cpu, an intel i7 - 3370 for the purpose of replacing my ageing second generation i3 cpu.
I have BIOS version POI - A4 on my PackardBell onetwo computer. I have checked the compatability and the i7 will fit in the LGA 1155 socket.
The only problem is, do I need to upgrade my BIOS version for this cpu replacement?
If so, which version do I have to upgrade it to to be compatible with the intel i7 - 3370?
I checked the back of my PackardBell onetwo L5861, and it says that it is an Acer Group product.
I checked the Packardbell website for any BIOS updates, and there was only one availbale for an earlier version.
I then checked the motherboards manufacturer to see if I can download a BIOS update from them. Unfortunately, the motherboards manufacturer is Packardbell too!
Since Packardbell is a part of Acer now, please can you help me.
1) Does an intel upgrade from i3 - 2100 to i7 3370 really require a BIOS upgrade? (BIOS Version POI- A4, Release Date: 03/08/2011)
2) Where can I access a BIOS update for my PackardBell onetwo?
3) Who is the manufacturer of the packardbell motherboards? Is it Acer?
Any further information would be greately appreciated!
Thanking you,