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MSI CX620 MS-1688 BIOS

BIOS MS-1688 Added: Aug 4, 2018 RAR · 1.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandMSI
ModelCX620
Board numberMS-1688, MS-16881
Board maker (ODM)MSI
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.5 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedAugust 4, 2018
Updated
Original file nameBIOS + EC MSI CX620 (MS-1688) MS-16881 Rev 1.1.rar

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Description

From the original post:
Model: MSI CX620 (MS-1688) Platform: MS-16881 Rev: 1.1 Dumps: Main & EC Main Flash: Macronix MX25L3205D (SPI_SOCK3) EC Flash: Macronix MX25L512 (U37

BIOS dump for the MSI CX620 laptop, listed under board numbers MS-1688 and MS-16881 in revision 1.1. The package includes both the main BIOS and the EC/KBC firmware, covering the two flash regions a technician may need to restore after corruption or a failed update. A dump like this is written back to the SPI chip with a programmer. Confirm that the board number and revision match your machine, and back up the original chip contents before flashing anything.

The catalog also lists 1 BIOS dump for board MS-1688.

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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 CX620 MS-1688. 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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