K8N Neo4 (non SLI), does it have dual core support?

Hi, I've got a few questions:
 - Can I install an AMDX2 4200+ processor in my K8N Neo4 non-SLI motherboard (model MS-7125)?
 - If I can, do I have to update my BIOS?  I bought this board in March of 2005.
 - If I have to update my BIOS, how can I do it?  I don't have a floppy drive, and the Live Update thing doesn't seem to be working.
Thanks for any help.

Quote from: Flexstyle on 01-June-07, 00:48:59
Hmmmkay here...
Well, I tried to find the USB legacy support, but I looked in every menu and submenu and I couldn't find it.  Also, it turns out that I gave some misinformation--the USB options for boot are FDD, ZIP, and CD.  Not even support for a HDD! 
So, I'm back to square one. 
Can I flash from a floppy...?  I can probably get my hands on one if needed.
Or even better, is there a way to boot the flashing app from a CD?
"Well, I tried to find the USB legacy support, but I looked in every menu and submenu and I couldn't find it.  Also, it turns out that I gave some misinformation--the USB options for boot are FDD, ZIP, and CD.  Not even support for a HDD!"
in BIOS, ---> "Integrated Peripherals" ---> "USB KB/Storage Support" and  Enabled it. then "SAVE AND EXIT" , hit F11 or F8 during post, then choice USB-ZIP, or USB-HDD and boot from it.
"misinformation--the USB options for boot are FDD, ZIP, and CD.  Not even support for a HDD!"
choice USB-ZIP.

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