MSI 140.BIN MS-7A74 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | 140.BIN |
| Board number | MS-7A74 |
| Board maker (ODM) | MSI |
| Device | Desktop motherboard |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 5.2 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 8 MB |
| Added | August 1, 2024 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MSI MS-7A74.140.bin 8MB BIOS .zip |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
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Description
MSI MS-7A74.140.bin 8MB BIOS BIOS dump for the MSI MS-7A74 desktop motherboard, supplied as a 140.BIN file for an 8 MB flash chip (original archive MSI MS-7A74.140.bin 8MB BIOS, ZIP, about 5.2 MB). Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number MS-7A74 and the revision on your board match, and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if something goes wrong.
The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 1 boardview file for board MS-7A74.
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Questions about this file
How do I flash this BIOS dump?
Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.
Will this BIOS work on my board?
Only if the board number and revision match: MSI 140.BIN MS-7A74. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.
What does “clean ME” mean?
The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.