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MSI U160 MS-16D31 BIOS

BIOS MS-16D31 Added: Dec 20, 2022 RAR · 2.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandMSI
ModelU160
Board numberMS-16D31
Board maker (ODM)MSI
Revision1.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size2.3 MB
BIOS chip size4 MB / 2 MB
AddedDecember 20, 2022
Updated
Original file nameMSI U160 MS-16D31 VER 1.1 2MB & 4MB BIOS.rar

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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:
MSI U160 MS-16D31 VER 1.1 2MB & 4MB BIOS

BIOS dump for the MSI U160 laptop, board number MS-16D31, revision 1.1, supplied for both 4 MB and 2 MB SPI flash chips in a RAR archive of about 2.3 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic for board MS-16D31.

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 U160 MS-16D31. 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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