Changing from XP to Windows 7 on old PC

I am planning to install Windows 7 on my PC that uses a card mother Gigabyte GA-MA78LM-S2 and Processer 2.20 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64. I was informed that since this is an old motherboard, I should to update and Flash the BIOS, but this can be a risky procedure. Is it possible that I can know if the version of the BIOS that I use currently is the most recent or indeed how do I know the version that the BIOS is currently using. Some have suggested that I just install the new OS and see if there is no problem, but I rather should be prepared in advance and may not be without my PC so I have try and unravel a potential disaster.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you Pedro.

Your motherboard Gets the full Windows 7 driver support from the manufacturer. There should be no problem upgrade your system...

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3189#DL

After the upgrade, visit the above site and download and install the drivers from the chipset that covers several outputs...

Re of the BIOS... BIOS update there is nothing like as dangerous as before. Just don't do it during a thunderstorm...

BIOS updates can be obtained from the above site. Click on the 'download' type and then download the last update...

Re Windows 7 upgrade advisor.

Your hardware is fine, but your software can be. Run the Advisor to upgrade anyway to see what software is ok on your system... The link is in the other answer...

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