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MSI MS-17B1 MS-16K21 BIOS

BIOS MS-17B1 Added: Jan 28, 2021 ZIP · 5.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandMSI
Board numberMS-16K21, MS-17B1
Board maker (ODM)MSI
Revision2.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size5.1 MB
AddedJanuary 28, 2021
Updated
Original file nameMS_17B1_MS_16K21_Rev_2_1_GS73VR_6RF_Stealth_Pro_E17B1IMS_10D.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

BIOS dump for MSI laptops with board numbers MS-16K21 and MS-17B1, revision 2.1, supplied as a 5.1 MB ZIP archive. The original file name refers to the GS73VR 6RF Stealth Pro model. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.

For board MS-16K21 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 2 BIOS dumps.

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 MS-17B1 MS-16K21. 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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