Don't attempt to update the firmware if you can't be without the printer for at least a few days in case something goes wrong.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE IS NOT SUPPORTED BY MONOPRICE
Do not update the firmware before completing a few prints.
Updating the firmware before using the printer introduces another variable to the troubleshooting session you may have to go through.
Link to V1 firmware - Look within the folders “Firmware - V1 ONLY” → “Individual” → “Motion - V1 ONLY” → Choose version 26 or higher.
Link to Motion Controller V40 for MPSM V2 firmware
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/zAj9wqvPNfA - Updating motion controller firmware - The method shown in the video is a different method of the update process.