The BIOS must identify the processor correctly for proper system operation. If the BIOS does not correctly identify the processor, check with the system or motherboard manufacturer to make sure the processor is supported. Also check for newly revised BIOS updates and installation instructions.

Get support information on Intel® Desktop Boards.

This applies to:

Intel® Celeron® Desktop Processor Intel® Core™ i3 Desktop Processor Intel® Core™ i5 Desktop Processor Intel® Core™ i7 Desktop Processor Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Core™2 Duo Desktop Processor Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® 4 Processors Intel® Pentium® D Processor Intel® Pentium® III Processor Intel® Pentium® III Xeon® Processor Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® Processor for Desktop Intel® Xeon® Processor 3000 Sequence Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000 Sequence Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 Series Intel® Xeon® Processor E7-2800 Series Intel® Xeon® Processor E7-4800 Series Intel® Xeon® Processor E7-8800 Series