First thing to install: Chipset drivers (INF drivers).
Second thing (IMO): RST drivers.
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25091/Intel-Rapid-Storage-Technology-Intel-RST-RAID-Driver
Third thing, Intel ME driver, this should work,
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/24500/Intel-ME-10-Management-Engine-Driver-for-Intel-NUC
After that, network drivers, graphics card, soundcard, and other drivers. I would not install special ASUS tools, many of them are not needed.