Do you re-install Windows 10 and then update the Intel 750 PCIe drivers! Or in the reverse order?

[PeterZ640]

OK my current version of Win10 was reload on a MBO with flaky Bios updates.

I now have been sent a RMA replacement with the latest Bios, so I am going to reinstall Windows 10.
Previously I upgraded the Windows 10 Driver for my Intel 400GB 750 PCIe to Intels latest.

So which is the best Order?

I assume I reinstall Win10 first, and then update the driver with the latest from Intels download centre?

 

[weberdarren97]

Install Win 10 then install drivers.

 

[PeterZ640]

Thanks
I did notice there is a firmware download for that Intel drive, as well as a Driver update.
Would you do that as well?

Not sure how to check if I am on the latest firmware for the Intel, I guess when one starts the Firmware update utility it will let me know?

If one is to do that do you update the firmware first and then the driver or the other way around or does it not matter?

Finally is a Firmware Update for an SSD as problematic and finickity as a MB Bios and ME Firmware upgrade? (I had loads of issues with the Supermicro MB updates i.e. ME firmware updated but did not take properly)

 

[weberdarren97]

I would do that as well.

It should let you know.

You would update both, doesn't necessarily matter which way, but I usually do the firmware first.

firmware communicates with the MOBO BIOS but is not necessarily a BIOS itself; they are usually more stable than BIOS updates.

 

[PeterZ640]

I would do that as well.

It should let you know.

You would update both, doesn't necessarily matter which way, but I usually do the firmware first.

firmware communicates with the MOBO BIOS but is not necessarily a BIOS itself; they are usually more stable than BIOS updates.

Thanks
Well it updated and seems visually faster, but time will tell.
I did the firmware first and then the driver.