MSI Z170A GAMING MS-7978 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | Z170A GAMING |
| Board number | MS-7978 |
| Board maker (ODM) | MSI |
| Device | Desktop motherboard |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 7.4 MB |
| Marks | tested by uploader |
| Added | September 18, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MSI Z170A GAMING M3 - MS-7978 WORKING BIOS 100%.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
MSI Z170A GAMING M3 - MS-7978 WORKING BIOS 100% BIOS dump for the MSI Z170A GAMING desktop motherboard, board number MS-7978, supplied as a 7.4 MB RAR archive. The uploader marked it as tested, though that is their own claim and not something this catalog has verified. 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 writing anything, confirm that the board number on your PCB matches MS-7978 and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the new image does not work.
The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 1 BIOS dump for board MS-7978.
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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-7978. 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.