- Intel H97
- Celeron / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 / Intel Core 4th Gen (LGA 1150) / Intel Core 5th Gen (LGA 1150) / Pentium
- DDR3 1600/1333/1066 non-ECC, un-buffered
Don't buy for Pentium G3258 and Windows 10
10/08/2015
This review is from: ASRock H97M-ITX/ac LGA 1150 Intel H97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard
Pros:
It's hard to find Mini ITX format boards with as many features. Includes built in WIFI and Bluetooth.
Cons:
Most Cons are well documented by other reviewers. My biggest gripe is that you won't be able to install Windows 10 with a Pentium G3258 without updating BIOS to P1.80. Once you update the BIOS you'll no longer be able to over-clock the Pentium G3258.
Overall Review:
The main reason I bought this board was that is was capable of overclocking the G3258, and indeed it could do so with Windows 7. Once you update BIOS to P1.80 so you can install Windows 10, you'll no longer be able to overclock Pentium G3258!
Manufacturer Response:
Dear Richard,
Thank you for purchase and review.
Mainboard will be working normal if its not overclocking (G3258 and Windows 10).
If install Windows 10, mainboard needs to be update the BIOS.
However, it will affect OC function due to Intel already lock the OC ability of G3258 on H series platform in new Microcode, according to Intel’s spec
Note: Intel H series is originally not support for OCing.
If you have any technical support inquiry, please contact us at http://www.ASRock.com/Support/tsd.asp
We will assist you shortly.
Thank you
ASRock Support
Tech Support Email: http://www.ASRock.com/Support/tsd.asp
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