[SOLVED] BIOS Update

[regencymike]

I am replacing my Sandy Bridge i3 CPU with Ivy Bridge i3 CPU on an ASRock Z68 Pro3 Motherboard. Will it run with the original BIOS in place or do I need to update BIOS.
Any directions on Flashing new Bios appreciated. (doing this to use WIN 10 - prefer to stay with WIN 7 Pro, but support and safety issues prevail)

 

[boju]

Ivy support from Bios v2.10 according to ASRock website for your board. Bios version will be in the Bios.

To update Bios, download Bios file to a fat32 formatted usb drive. Boot to Bios and use the update utility in the Bios and direct it to the usb.

Once done, boot back to Bios and load optimised defaults so cmos is fully updated.

 

[regencymike]

Thank you for the comprehensive answer!