Hi, I just bought a 970 pro SSD and was looking to do a clean install of Windows 10 onto it, but first I have to update my motherboard BIOS. I have not done this before and from what I understand it is a pretty risky endeavor. I had a Cyberpower PC built a ways back and my current motherboard is an ASUS TUF Z270 Mark 2. My current BIOS version is 0702 and the newest version is 1301. One of the in between updates doesn't have a version number, it's the one immediately after version 1009 and it states the following;
"MEUpdateTool
Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk. Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 11.7.0.1040 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 6d3df63d6fe7019f956e91aeb6bc9410".
Website link: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/TUF-Z270-MARK-2/HelpDesk_BIOS/
So, I have a couple of questions/issues here. First, can I just skip that and upgrade to the latest version or do I have to mess around with the ME update? Second, what steps should I take to update my BIOS to the latest version? Any help would be appreciated.
- Jeremy
"MEUpdateTool
Intel has identified security issue that could potentially place impacted platform at risk. Use ME Update tool to update your ME.
*We suggest you update ME Driver to the latest Version 11.7.0.1040 simultaneously.
Please download the file and check the MD5 code first.
MD5: 6d3df63d6fe7019f956e91aeb6bc9410".
Website link: https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/TUF-Z270-MARK-2/HelpDesk_BIOS/
So, I have a couple of questions/issues here. First, can I just skip that and upgrade to the latest version or do I have to mess around with the ME update? Second, what steps should I take to update my BIOS to the latest version? Any help would be appreciated.
- Jeremy