How to update BIOS for CPU upgrade

jimeno

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Jan 20, 2013
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Hello gentlemen.

I would like to upgrade from FX 4100 to FX 8300. My current BIOS is FB. The 8300 needs FD.

My question is - what is the safest way to update to the new BIOS? What is the order? - Flash with old CPU, shutdown, put in new CPU, boot up? My MB AM3+ - AMD 970 - GA-970A-DS3 (rev. 3.0).

Thank you for any advice