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MSI A6200 MS-1681 BIOS

BIOS MS-1681 Added: Feb 25, 2018 RAR · 1.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandMSI
ModelA6200
Board numberMS-1681, MS-16811
Board maker (ODM)MSI
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.5 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedFebruary 25, 2018
Updated
Original file nameBIOS_and_EC_of_MSI_A6200_066R_pn.rar

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Description

From the original post:
BIOS and EC of MSI A6200-066R (pn MS-1681) motherboard is MS-16811 rev1.1

BIOS dump for the MSI A6200 laptop, covering boards MS-1681 and MS-16811 at revision 1.1, and it includes the EC/KBC firmware alongside the BIOS. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the EC firmware is useful when the embedded controller also needs restoring. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before flashing, and save a backup of the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic for board MS-1681.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

How to open it

A BIOS dump is written to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and save the original chip contents twice before writing.

Guide: Flash a Laptop BIOS with a CH341A Programmer →

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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 A6200 MS-1681. 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.

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