New System - Replacing Processor & Flashing BIOS

[eagleowl]

Hey Everyone. I recently built my first full system. I am in the process of upgrading my processor to the new AMD Phenom II X3 720. My motherboard is an ECS A780GM-A (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075).

I need to flash my BIOS to ensure compatibility with my new processor. I've only flashed my BIOS via floppy disk. My new build does not have a floppy disk drive!

Will my board plug & play with the new processor so that I can flash the BIOS from the desktop, or will I have to flash the BIOS some other way? Is there another way (USB jump drive)?

Please help?!?

 

[evongugg]

Check the bios version necessary for your new processor. Flash with the old processor in place.
You can flash with a USB drive or a CD or a USB floppy drive as long as you can boot from them. A Dos boot is enough. See the instruction for ECS motherboards.
Get the software from here:

http://www.bootdisk.com/