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MSI Z170A GAMING BIOS

BIOS Added: Jun 14, 2022 RAR · 7.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandMSI
ModelZ170A GAMING
Revision1.00
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatRAR
Size7.2 MB
AddedJune 14, 2022
Updated
Original file nameMSI Z170A GAMING (REV 1.00) BIOS.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

BIOS dump for the MSI Z170A GAMING desktop motherboard, PCB revision 1.00, packed as a RAR archive of about 7.2 MB under the original file name MSI Z170A GAMING (REV 1.00) BIOS.rar. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after the BIOS has been corrupted or an update has failed. Before flashing, confirm that the model and revision on your board match the file, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if needed.

For the MSI Z170A GAMING the catalog also has 1 boardview file and 5 BIOS dumps.

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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 Z170A GAMING. 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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