💡 If you are updating specifically to use a newer CPU, keep your old CPU installed during the flash process. The PC won't boot with the new CPU until the update is successful.
Look for a utility named "Instant Flash," "EZ Flash," or "M-Flash." Select the file from your USB and confirm. Post-Update Checklist After the update finishes and the system reboots:
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Updating the BIOS is not something you should do "just because." However, for this specific H61 chipset board, an update is often necessary for:
Ensure all hardware is recognized in Windows.
Do you know the or the current BIOS version you are running?