Windows 10 installation on incompatible mobo. Do I update my BIOS and drivers? If so, how?

[scentofwhite]

My motherboard: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-10#ov
BIOS version: American Megatrends Inc. F3 16/02/2012

As it is inferred on Gigabyte's website: https://www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/381/w10.html, motherboards with B75 chipsets like mine are not optimized to run Windows 10. (B75 does not appear on the list)

It is in my interest to cleanly install Windows 10 on a new SSD with this motherboard and I am looking for the safest way to do so.

My questions are:

1. Is it absolutely necessary to update my BIOS and drivers in order to run Windows 10 with this motherboard?

2. If so, in what order do I update them? Do I firstly update BIOS, secondly install Windows 10, and thirdly install drivers? What is the safest way?

3. If so, for the BIOS, what method is recommended for a clean install? I'd prefer to not have to use a method that requires booting from my old HDD (like @BIOS) since it is old and could cause problems.

I have read about Q-Flash. If this is indeed the best method for me, since it can be done from the BIOS itself, please tell me if there is something else I need to know or be cautious about apart from what is said in this Gigabyte guide that I could follow during the update process: http://www.gigabyte.us/FileUpload/US/WebPage/20/images/utiltiy_qflash_uefi.pdf.

4. For the drivers, (I think I could download them from here: http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-11#support-dl) can I also use a flash drive to install them from the BIOS itself?

5. Would Windows 10 installed on the updated BIOS work efficiently enough without the updated drivers that It could give me a window where I can install the drivers after booting it?

Thank you for your time and effort. If there are more things I should be concerned about in this process please let me know.

 

[VJ_Gamer]

1. Is it absolutely necessary to update my BIOS and drivers in order to run Windows 10 with this motherboard?

2. If so, in what order do I update them? Do I firstly update BIOS, secondly install Windows 10, and thirdly install drivers? What is the safest way?

3. If so, for the BIOS, what method is recommended for a clean install? I'd prefer to not have to use a method that requires booting from my old HDD (like @BIOS) since it is old and could cause problems.

I have read about Q-Flash. If this is indeed the best method for me, since it can be done from the BIOS itself, please tell me if there is something else I need to know or be cautious about apart from what is said in this Gigabyte guide that I could follow during the update process: http://www.gigabyte.us/FileUpload/US/WebPage/20/images/utiltiy_qflash_uefi.pdf.

4. For the drivers, (I think I could download them from here: http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-11#support-dl) can I also use a flash drive to install them from the BIOS itself?

5. Would Windows 10 installed on the updated BIOS work efficiently enough without the updated drivers that It could give me a window where I can install the drivers after booting it?

Thank you for your time and effort. If there are more things I should be concerned about in this process please let me know.

Your motherboard supports Windows 10, no worries.
You need to install windows 10 drivers for that motherboard provided by the manufacturer, in order for the windows to work without any issues.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-10#support-dl
What is you CPU, GPU and Ram because you need to see if you require a bios update for those components to work.
It is a good practice to update your BIOS.

Peace.

 

[scentofwhite]

"You need to install windows 10 drivers for that motherboard, in order for the windows to work without any issues.
What is you CPU, GPU and Ram because you need to see if you require a bios update for those components to work.

Peace."

CPU: i5-3450
GPU: I think It's a GTX 950
RAM: 8GB

What about a BIOS update? You think it's necessary? F3 seems like it's an old version.

Thank you!

 

[USAFRet]

CPU: i5-3450
GPU: I think It's a GTX 950
RAM: 8GB

What about a BIOS update? You think it's necessary? F3 seems like it's an old version.

It will run just fine.
A BIOS update is NOT necessary.

 

[VJ_Gamer]

You need a bios update(F4) for your CPU(i5-3450) to work efficiently.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-10#support-cpu.

Its always a good practice to update bios.

Peace.

 

[scentofwhite]

CPU: i5-3450
GPU: I think It's a GTX 950
RAM: 8GB

What about a BIOS update? You think it's necessary? F3 seems like it's an old version.

It will run just fine.
A BIOS update is NOT necessary.

Ok, thanks! ^o^

 

[USAFRet]

OK yes.
For that specific CPU, you need F4.

When you do it...do it exactly as gigabyte say. No changes, no deviations.
A BIOS update should only be done when a specific version addresses a specific issue. As is the case here.

 

[scentofwhite]

You need a bios update(F4) for your CPU(i5-3450) to work efficiently.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-10#support-cpu.

Its always a good practice to update bios.

Peace.

Ok! So, what order would you recommend me to update things in? When do I install Win10 to make it as clean as possible? What method (qflash/@bios) would you recommend?

Thanks again. ^o^

 

[scentofwhite]

OK yes.
For that specific CPU, you need F4.

When you do it...do it exactly as gigabyte say. No changes, no deviations.
A BIOS update should only be done when a specific version addresses a specific issue. As is the case here.

Thank you. I also should update the drivers. I am confused about the order in which I should do this process. What order would you recommend for BIOS update - Win10 install - drivers update?

 

[VJ_Gamer]

Do it as recommended by the manufacturer
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.

Peace.

 

[USAFRet]

OK yes.
For that specific CPU, you need F4.

When you do it...do it exactly as gigabyte say. No changes, no deviations.
A BIOS update should only be done when a specific version addresses a specific issue. As is the case here.

Thank you. I also should update the drivers. I am confused about the order in which I should do this process. What order would you recommend for BIOS update - Win10 install - drivers update?

Yes, that order specifically.

 

[VJ_Gamer]

Check here

http://www.gigabyte.us/FileUpload/US/WebPage/20/HowToReflashBIOS.html

Peace.

 

[scentofwhite]

OK yes.
For that specific CPU, you need F4.

When you do it...do it exactly as gigabyte say. No changes, no deviations.
A BIOS update should only be done when a specific version addresses a specific issue. As is the case here.

Thank you. I also should update the drivers. I am confused about the order in which I should do this process. What order would you recommend for BIOS update - Win10 install - drivers update?

Yes, that order specifically.

Yey, thank you.

 

[scentofwhite]

Check here

http://www.gigabyte.us/FileUpload/US/WebPage/20/HowToReflashBIOS.html

Peace.

Thanks!

 

[VJ_Gamer]

Welcome.

Peace.

 

[scentofwhite]

1. Is it absolutely necessary to update my BIOS and drivers in order to run Windows 10 with this motherboard?

2. If so, in what order do I update them? Do I firstly update BIOS, secondly install Windows 10, and thirdly install drivers? What is the safest way?

3. If so, for the BIOS, what method is recommended for a clean install? I'd prefer to not have to use a method that requires booting from my old HDD (like @BIOS) since it is old and could cause problems.

I have read about Q-Flash. If this is indeed the best method for me, since it can be done from the BIOS itself, please tell me if there is something else I need to know or be cautious about apart from what is said in this Gigabyte guide that I could follow during the update process: http://www.gigabyte.us/FileUpload/US/WebPage/20/images/utiltiy_qflash_uefi.pdf.

4. For the drivers, (I think I could download them from here: http://www.gigabyte.co.nz/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-11#support-dl) can I also use a flash drive to install them from the BIOS itself?

5. Would Windows 10 installed on the updated BIOS work efficiently enough without the updated drivers that It could give me a window where I can install the drivers after booting it?

Thank you for your time and effort. If there are more things I should be concerned about in this process please let me know.

Your motherboard supports Windows 10, no worries.
You need to install windows 10 drivers for that motherboard provided by the manufacturer, in order for the windows to work without any issues.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-B75M-D3H-rev-10#support-dl
What is you CPU, GPU and Ram because you need to see if you require a bios update for those components to work.
It is a good practice to update your BIOS.

Peace.

Do you know if it's possible to update the drivers after I install Windows 10? ^^

 

[USAFRet]

Do you know if it's possible to update the drivers after I install Windows 10? ^^

Not on;y 'possible', but that is when you must do it. Can't do it before the OS install.

 

[VJ_Gamer]

Yes. You need to install driver after installing windows 10, you cannot do that before installing, also updating the drivers also work the same way.

Peace.

 

[scentofwhite]

Do you know if it's possible to update the drivers after I install Windows 10? ^^

Not on;y 'possible', but that is when you must do it. Can't do it before the OS install.

Things are clearer now. 😀