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MSI MS-16R81 BIOS

BIOS MS-16R81 Added: Jun 6, 2026 RAR · 7.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandMSI
Board numberMS-16R81
Board maker (ODM)MSI
Revision2.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size7.6 MB
BIOS chip size32 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedJune 6, 2026
Updated
Original file nameMS-16R81 VER 2.0 32MB BIOS & EC.rar

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

From the original post:
MS-16R81 VER 2.0 32MB BIOS & EC

BIOS dump for the MSI MS-16R81 laptop, revision 2.0, built for a 32 MB flash chip and including EC/KBC firmware. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the EC firmware can be relevant when the embedded controller is involved. Confirm that the board number and revision match your board before flashing, and save a backup of the original chip contents first. The archive is a RAR file of about 7.6 MB.

The catalog also lists 1 boardview file for board MS-16R81.

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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 MS-16R81. 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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