MSI CR42 MS-1492 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | CR42 |
| Board number | MS-1492 |
| Board maker (ODM) | MSI |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3.1 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 8 MB / 2 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | July 22, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MSI CR42 2M MS-1492 8MB BIOS&EC.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for the MSI CR42 laptop, board number MS-1492, supplied for both 8 MB and 2 MB flash chips and including EC/KBC firmware. The archive is a RAR file of about 3.1 MB, named MSI CR42 2M MS-1492 8MB BIOS&EC.rar. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the EC/KBC firmware is included for boards that need it. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.
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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 CR42 MS-1492. 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.