Integrated Systems

What is flashing the BIOS? Flashing the BIOS simply means updating the BIOS to a newer or different version.  It should only be done if the system needs it.  For example, if the system is not recognizing a specific component, flashing the BIOS may be necessary.  BIOS updates can generally be done through Windows or through using some kind of bootable media. How do I flash the BIOS?

identify what BIOS version the system is running

check the system board manufacturer's website to see if there are BIOS updates

What is a motherboard?

To start, it has quite a few different names.  Motherboard, as in the "mother" of all components attached to it, system board, planar board, mainboard (more commonly used to describe boards without expansion slots), and logic board.  Simply put, it is the foundation of every computer.  I prefer the term system board because it is the board that connects all the components together and makes the computer a system of interrelated parts.    

motherboard @ wikipedia