Kind of a stupid question but need answer anyways.

g-unit1111

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I have a new motherboard that I got - an MSI X79 GD-45 and I want to get a 4820K when the IB-E CPUs are released, will I need to update the BIOS before I buy the CPU or should I get a 3820 first?
 

g-unit1111

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Is it possible to boot a motherboard without a CPU and then update the BIOS via USB? I know a few Asus boards give you the option to update the BIOS from USB but not all of the major manufacturers do.