New to computer building... Updating bios question

[imported_lamer]

Okay say you have to update the bios to get the full processing speed capacity. Is this acheivable without resorting to a floppy drive installation? I really hate floppies. Is it much of a hassle "updating the bios"? It sounds so technical, but is it really? And do I need a floppy to do this?

 

[mechBgon]

It depends on what motherboard you get. Generally it's not done to get the CPU to run at its designed speed, though, you do that yourself by changing a BIOS setting (when necessary).

If you want to know what method of BIOS updates a particular motherboard can use, then download its owner's manual. The manual will tell you what the options are. Have you picked out a motherboard yet?