A:AnswerIt takes an hour to start a game? That is very unusual. I would personally do a full wipe and restore to factory condition to remove any possibility of it being a software issue. If the problem persists reach out to HP support for troubleshooting to see if it is a warranty issue.
A:AnswerYou should not require a BIOS update any time soon. If you have concerns, we highly recommend consulting our friends at Geek Squad for clarification!
A:AnswerYou should be able to move the motherboard to another PC if you prefer. Do know that the manufacturers warranty does not cover damage from improper installation.