Question about MSI X79 motherboards

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g-unit1111

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I have the X79-GD45 and I'm waiting for Micro Center to have a good deal on the i7-4820K before I make my move purchasing the CPU. However I don't currently have an X79 processor to use to be able to update the board's BIOS to accept the new chip. But browsing MSI's website I came across this feature which my board apparently has:

M-Flash

Compared to common motherboard which need extra BIOS chips, MSI’s M-Flash has a double advantage which doesn’t need extra components and secondly, all your BIOS data will be saved in the USB drive. The stored data does not only have backup and upgrade function, moreover it can also be seen as a portable BIOS chip which is actually able to boot up your PC.

Features
- Backup/Restore Your BIOS to/from Any USB Flash Disk
- Avoid Unnecessary Repair Due to Accident Failures During The Upgrading Process
- Earn more BIOS Lifespan by Reducing Unnecessary Rewriting Process
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Does this mean that I can update the BIOS without having a CPU installed? I need to know this information before I determine which CPU I will be purchasing. Unfortunately Micro Center no longer offers the 3820 at a decent price any more.
 
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