It shouldn't be a problem as BIOS updates are usually backward compatible and just have "added support" for whatever hardware.
When you update the BIOS, follow the update instructions exactly and don't have anything else running (e.g. browser or e-mail) so as to not interfere with the BIOS update. Keep in mind a failed BIOS update can corrupt the BIOS and unless your motherboard has a BIOS recovery option, worse case it can require a motherboard replacement.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 10 64 bitIntel i7 6700K16GB Corsair DominatorIntel CPU Graphics
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Own Build
OS
Windows 10 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7 6700K
Motherboard
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
Memory
16GB Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Intel CPU Graphics
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Dell S2719dgf
Screen Resolution
2560X1440
Hard Drives
1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Pro
500GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD for Win 10 Insider
2 TB drive for backup
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750G2
Case
BeQuiet Silent Base 600
Cooling
Deepcool Captain 120EX
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 2000
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
100 MB/sec (Cable)
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes
Browser
Edge/Firefox
Other Info
Cakewalk (Sonar) by BandLab and Studio One 4.1 Pro recording studio software. MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface, Frontier Tranzport wireless control unit, Behringer X-Touch Control Surface.
Five USB connected optical drives for CD Audio production using Nero BurningROM
1*Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD;
1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
1*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB;
2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case
Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling
Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
I did assume it would be backwards compatible. I just wanted conformation on that. Also I forgot my MOBO does have a BIOS recovery option. I have @BIOS that came with my mobo. When I run @Bios it only indicates one choice to download and it's the F5 that already installed. I may need to update @Bios. I have notices several BIOS ver. newer than F5. Gigabyte also has a download utility that scans the mobo for updates and it reports all up to date.
Is there any reason to use the i7 3770k in a Z77 board instead of the one I have Z78?
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate x64Intel i7 2600KG.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 1866Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7870 GV-R787OC-2GD
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel i7 2600K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co. - Model GA-Z68X-UD5-B3
Memory
G.SKILL Sniper Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 1866
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7870 GV-R787OC-2GD
Sound Card
Asus Xonar Essence STX
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2711x 27 inch
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
SSD OCZ Vertex 4 256 GB
Western Digital WD3001FAEX 3TB 7200 SATA 6Gb/s 64MB
HDD 1.5T|HITACHI 7K3000
PSU
CORSAIR Professional Series HX650 (Modular)
Case
CASE ZALMAN | Z9 R
Cooling
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech K800 Illuminated Wireless
Mouse
Logitech M600 Touch Mouse
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security
Browser
WaterFox 64 bit
Other Info
Audioengine A5+ w/S8 sub and Audio-Technica ATH M50 headphones
1*Samsung 840 EVO 120GB SSD;
1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
1*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB;
2*Western Digital 1TB External USB 3.0
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case
Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling
Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
