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 | 6.5 MB |
| Added | August 27, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MSI Z170A GAMING M3 - MS-7978 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
MSI Z170A GAMING M3 - MS-7978 BIOS BIOS dump for the MSI Z170A GAMING desktop motherboard, board number MS-7978, supplied as a RAR archive of about 6.5 MB. Technicians use a 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 board match the file, and save the original chip contents as a backup. The original file name is MSI Z170A GAMING M3 - MS-7978 BIOS.rar, and no revision or chip size is listed in the facts.
For board MS-7978 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 1 BIOS dump.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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.