How to upgrade BIOS

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Hello, I am currently using a Gigabyte GA-Z68MA-D2H-B3 motherboard running Award BIOS. Is there any way I can upgrade to UEFI BIOS? I tried putting the upgrade file into a USB stick and using Q-flash to reflash to UEFI but it doesn't even detect the file.
 

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The website shows a UEFI BIOS upgrade file though. How can I use it, I am just asking because apparently the upgrade allows the z68 gigabyte mobos to OC Ivy Bridge. Until then my 3570k is stuck at 3.4ghz :(
 

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I clicked on my motherboard's page and under the BIOS tab of the page is where I found the UEFI Upgrade so I would think that it is supported. But seeing how it is 12 AM already, Ill just call tommorow
 

clutchc

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That's the first time I've seen an available BIOS upgrade from legacy to UEFI. Let me/us know what you find out from Gigabyte.

If yours won't upgrade, it may be due to the motherboard version you have. (Although, I would expect that to be stated as a disclaimer)