diff --git a/Firmware/Board/v3/Src/freertos.c b/Firmware/Board/v3/Src/freertos.c
index 9439fd97..f370b539 100644
--- a/Firmware/Board/v3/Src/freertos.c
+++ b/Firmware/Board/v3/Src/freertos.c
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ void StartDefaultTask(void const * argument)
   thread_cmd_parse = osThreadCreate(osThread(task_cmd_parse), NULL);
 
   // Start USB interrupt handler thread
-  osThreadDef(task_usb_pump, usb_update_thread, osPriorityNormal, 0, 512);
+  osThreadDef(task_usb_pump, usb_update_thread, osPriorityAboveNormal, 0, 512);
   thread_usb_pump = osThreadCreate(osThread(task_usb_pump), NULL);
 
   //If we get to here, then the default task is done.
diff --git a/Firmware/README.md b/Firmware/README.md
index ad9cbf2c..214afe68 100644
--- a/Firmware/README.md
+++ b/Firmware/README.md
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ the device during upgrade. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, you need an exter
 programmer to recover the device. This will be fixed in the future.
 
 ### Flashing the firmware (external Programmer)
-* **Make sure you have [configured the parameters first](#configuring-parameters)**
+* **Make sure you have [configured the build first](#configuring-the-build)**
 * Connect `GND`, `SWD`, and `SWC` on connector J2 to the programmer. Note: Always plug in `GND` first!
 * You need to power the board by only **ONE** of the following: VCC(3.3v), 5V, or the main power connection (the DC bus). The USB port (J1) does not power the board.
 * Run `make flash` in the `Firmware` directory.