Not knowing your system specs and going by the statement that you just finished building a gaming system, I assume that includes a new mb, cpu and ram. Most mbs are shipped with an outdated bios. Often new bios' resolve cpu and memory compatiblilty problems that can and do cause freezes and bsods. As far as updating a mb bios, I would never try to update with a windows app. Check your mb manual to see how it is recommended. As with Asus mbs there is EZ Flash 2 which is very safe. Put the bios on a flashdrive (formatted with FAT or FAT32) and run EZ Flash from the bios. When it comes up select the flashdrive and then the new bios. Very safe. People start getting into trouble by trying to flash their mbs from the windows operating system using a windows installed app. Now that's a roll of the dice. I've read where people have done it many many times with no problems and also many times where windows has hic-cupped half way through the flash. Now you have problems. Going with dos eliminates the os involvement. Whatever brand of mb you have, between the mfgr's manual and website forum you should find all the info needed to safely flash....if there is a need to.
Also, the mfgr's website support section should have all the latest bios, drivers, utility tools, etc..., for your mb available for download.
