Published: May 2, 2026 | Category: Hardware Verification | Reading Time: 6 min
| CPU Model | Cores/Threads | TDP | Notes | |-----------|---------------|-----|-------| | Intel Core i5-2400 | 4 / 4 | 65W | Works with stock cooler. | | Intel Core i3-2120 | 2 / 4 | 65W | Safe fallback option. | | Intel Core i5-3470 | 4 / 4 | 77W | Requires BIOS version 10.8+. Reports of heat. | | Intel Pentium G2020 | 2 / 2 | 55W | Ideal for low-power NAS/Home server. | | Intel Celeron G1610 | 2 / 2 | 55W | Minimal boot testing confirmed. | Note on i5-3470: While verified, the VRM on Ver 1.0 runs hot. Install a fan directly over the VRM heatsink (or add small heatsinks) to avoid throttling. Tier 2: The "May Work" Danger Zone These CPUs have been reported to POST (Power-On Self-Test) but fail under load or cause random shutdowns. ms7869 ver 10 cpu support verified
| CPU Model | TDP | Reported Issue | |-----------|-----|----------------| | Intel Core i7-2600 | 95W | VRM overheating after 15 min of Prime95. | | Intel Xeon E3-1225 | 95W | System boots, but iGPU (P4000) not recognized. Requires dGPU. | | Intel Core i5-2500K | 95W | Unstable when turbo boost engages. Disable turbo in BIOS. | Published: May 2, 2026 | Category: Hardware Verification