MSI Z170A GAMING MS-7977 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | Z170A GAMING |
| Board number | MS-7977 |
| Board maker (ODM) | MSI |
| Device | Desktop motherboard |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 7.3 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 16 MB |
| Added | February 16, 2026 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MSI Z170A GAMING M5 MS 7977 16MB .rar |
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Description
MSI Z170A GAMING M5 MS 7977 16MB BIOS dump for the MSI Z170A GAMING desktop motherboard, board number MS-7977, supplied for a 16 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file of about 7.3 MB, named MSI Z170A GAMING M5 MS 7977 16MB. 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 printed on your motherboard is MS-7977 and that its revision matches the dump, and save the original contents of your chip as a backup first.
The catalog also lists 4 boardview files and 1 BIOS dump for board MS-7977.
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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 MS-7977. 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.