need to update my BIOS but am not sure how.

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i am not sure were to get the file to flash and update I have a boot
i am upgrading to a core 2 duo e8400 from a e4500.
my motherboard is a foxconn g33m. and the PC model is a inspiron 530.
 

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not really sure if it's an OEM board, is there a way to tell?
EDIT: i have re-installed the OS on this machine, so does that mean it's not an OEM board?
i am not sure the BIOS screen say's "phoenix award BIOS" at the top.