MSI Z170A GAMING M3 - MS-7978 BIOS
BIOSTested
6.5 MB · first posted in BIOS Archive
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| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | MSI Z170A GAMING M3 |
| Board | MS-7978 |
| ODM | MSI |
| Kind | BIOS |
| Format | .rar |
| Archive size | 6.5 MB |
| First posted | 2022-08-27 |
| Channel | BIOS Archive |
| Notes | tested by uploader |
Parsed automatically from the file name and caption. Always compare the board number with the one printed on your board.
Same file in other posts
| Channel | Posted | Size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOS Archive | 2022-08-27 | 6.5 MB | Open post |
| BIOS Archive | 2022-09-18 | 7.4 MB | Open post |
What this kind of file is for
A BIOS dump is a full image of the board's SPI flash chip. It is written back with an SPI programmer when the original firmware is corrupted, after a chip replacement, or to recover from a failed update. Read and save the original chip first: serial number, DMI data and the Intel ME / AMD PSP state differ between boards.
Tools to open these files
| Format | What it is | Open with |
|---|---|---|
| .rar | RAR archive | 7-Zip or WinRAR |
| .bin | BIOS image inside the archive (usually .bin) | a CH341A, XGecu T48 / TL866II Plus or RT809H programmer |
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