In regards to the flash process guys, how do you usually do it? I don't know if this is correct or not but this is what I've been doing,

1. Go into BIOS and set everything to default after clearing the CMOS (so that there are no stability issues while flashing).
2. With new BIOS on thumb drive I enter the flash utility via BIOS.
3. Load new BIOS file and allow computer to restart.
4. After the computer starts I let it go through the bootup process and manually shut it down before Windows starts to load.
5. After the computer shuts down I pull the power plug and hit the power button a few times.
6. I manually clear CMOS.
7. Reboot computer, go into BIOS, load default settings, and reboot.
8. Only now do I go back into BIOS and manually change to the settings I want.

Granted everyone does their own thing when it comes to flashing the BIOS but does my process seem alright to you guys? Have I missed any important steps or taken steps I shouldn't have? Thanks very much for the help!