updating bios, without a floppy drive?

[ares350]

installing a floppy isnt impossible, but it would be unpleasant. so any alternatives? not sure if I have a usb thumb drive(though I might, so if this is possible, howto link is appreciated), but I have a usb card reader and plenty of CF cards...

 

[sofarfrome]

do a google search for "flash bios from cd" and you will strike gold