Which file to choose:

- Recovery BIOS Update [MK0071.BIO] - A .BIO file to be used for F7 BIOS Update method or a BIOS recovery process. In the unlikely event that a BIOS update is interrupted, it is possible the BIOS may be left in an unusable state. Use the recovery BIOS update to recover from this condition. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
- Iflash BIOS Update [MKQ7710H.86A.0071.BI.ZIP] - A DOS-based utility to update the BIOS regardless of operating system. It requires a USB flash device or CD.
- Express BIOS Updates: MKQ7710H.86A.0071.EB.EXE - Self-extracting Windows-based update file, designed ... is the most commonly used.
- Express BIOS Updates: MKQ7710H.86A.0071.EB.WINPE64.EXE – for WinPE - Self-extracting Windows-based ... not interrupt the first boot process after the BIOS update by pressing hotkeys such as F2. Doing ... and/or Intel ME menu to not appear in BIOS setup.
- Downgrading the BIOS to an earlier version is not recommended and may not be supported. An earlier BIOS version may not contain the support for the ... revisions currently being manufactured.
- Update the BIOS on your computer only if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. We do not recommend BIOS updates for computers that do not need it.
- If a BIOS update process is interrupted, your computer may not function properly.
- Before updating the BIOS on the Intel Desktop Board, manually record all BIOS settings that have been changed (from default) so they can be restored after completing the BIOS update.

About OS Independent BIOS:

Although installing a newer BIOS version might add new features, update various components, ... operating system, the most commonly used method to flash the BIOS is by creating a bootable USB ...