Thankfully, motherboard makers are working to streamline this process and make it more user-friendly.
Case in point: Asus' new feature for its EZ Flash utility on its latest Z890 motherboards.
Asushighlightedthis handy feature during its recent Z890 AMA live stream on YouTube.

The utility now supports applying updates directly from compressed ZIP files, eliminating an extra step.
Ironically, the latest major Windows 11 update itself was causing headaches with BIOS compatibility.
Thankfully, there are a couple of potential workarounds.
Users can simply block the integrated GPU in the BIOS controls prior to installing 24H2.
The process for entering the BIOS and initiating an update will vary slightly by manufacturer and model.