10 common mistakes when flashing the BIOS.

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1. Misidentification of your motherboard make/model/revision number
2. Failing to research or understand the BIOS update details
3. Flashing your BIOS for a fix that is not needed
4. Flashing your BIOS with the wrong BIOS file
5. Using an outdated version of the manufacturer flash utility or tool
6. Not following or understanding the motherboard manufacturers specific directions
7. Flashing your BIOS without an UPS or at higher risk times
8. Flashing the BIOS from within Windows with other applications running
9. Flashing an overclocked system
10. Failing to have a recovery plan if the BIOS flash fails