Buying Z77MA-G45 with an Ivy Bridge CPU

Hi
I would like to buy Z77MA-G45 with Ivy Bridge CPU. It isn't supported by default BIOS (1.1), and I don't really have any possibility to upgrade BIOS with a supported CPU (yes, I've read the topic).
So now questions:
- is Z77MA-G45 runnable with Ivy Bridge just to get to BIOS and update from an USB drive on in a similar way?
- is there any marking on mobos' box that could indicate the BIOS loaded (the BIOS version itself, lot number, serial number, something similar?)
TIA

Quote from: Warner on 16-May-12, 00:53:07
Hello TIA,
The board will handle all Ivy Bridge CPUs without any issues regardless the BIOS version shown on the CPU support list.
However, it is highly recommended that you perform BIOS update to the latest version once the system is up and running for best result.
Sincerely,
Warner
Warner without trying to hijack the thread woudl that also apply to Z77A-GD65?
Thanks

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