Avoid: Random file-sharing sites like MediaFire or Zippyshare. These often contain corrupted or malware-injected BIOS files.
Since this is an OEM board (MSI barebone rebranded for Medion), drivers are hosted on Medion's servers, often referenced by the PC model name rather than the motherboard model.
It is highly probable that the term "Extra Quality" in your search query originates from: medion b460h6em bios update extra quality
Recommendation: Ignore the "Extra Quality" label. Focus on the Version Number and Date. Using modified or "repackaged" BIOS files claiming higher quality can brick your motherboard.
If your current BIOS is corrupted or you are upgrading from a very old version, use the DOS method: Since this is an OEM board (MSI barebone
Pro tip for extra quality: Add the
/xparameter to clear DMI data, which forces the motherboard to re-detect all hardware (solves ghost device errors).
| Rewards | Risks | |-------------|-----------| | ✅ Faster boot times | ❌ Permanent brick if power fails during flash | | ✅ Support for faster DDR4 RAM (up to 3200MHz) | ❌ Loss of warranty (though rare to enforce) | | ✅ Resizable BAR for GPU performance boost (5-15% in some games) | ❌ Corrupted flash if USB drive is faulty | | ✅ Fixed USB dropouts on rear I/O | ❌ Incompatible microcode causing CPU instability | | ✅ Better fan control with silent curves | ❌ Rollback may be impossible after upgrading | Recommendation: Ignore the "Extra Quality" label
Verdict: If you are a tinkerer or power user, the “extra quality” BIOS is worth it. If your PC is working perfectly for office tasks, skip it.