MSI Z170A MS-7971 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | Z170A |
| Board number | MS-7971 |
| Board maker (ODM) | MSI |
| Device | Desktop motherboard |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 6.1 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 16 MB |
| Added | January 21, 2024 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MSI Z170A PC MATE MS-7971 W25Q128BV 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 PC MATE MS-7971 W25Q128BV BIOS BIOS dump for the MSI Z170A desktop motherboard, board number MS-7971, supplied as a 16 MB image for a W25Q128BV SPI flash chip (file MSI Z170A PC MATE MS-7971 W25Q128BV BIOS.rar, about 6.1 MB). Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first, since a wrong image can leave the board unable to start.
For board MS-7971 the catalog also has 4 schematics and 1 boardview file.
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 MS-7971. 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.