If you are upgrading to an Ivy Bridge CPU (e.g., i7-3770) and the board currently has a Sandy Bridge CPU, you may need a BIOS update to ensure compatibility [3, 4].
Do not use “Driver Updater” software. They will try to install drivers for a different motherboard and break your PC. acer ipimbar rev 102a manual new
: Some users on Reddit and the Acer Community report difficulty booting with newer GPUs (like the GTX 760 or later) due to BIOS limitations or UEFI/Legacy boot conflicts. If you are upgrading to an Ivy Bridge CPU (e