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MSI Z170A Gaming MS-7978

BoardviewBIOS
Board code
MS-7978
Files
3
Updated

MSI Z170A Gaming MS-7978 is a desktop motherboard.

The catalog has 1 boardview file and 2 BIOS files for it, posted between 2022 and 2023 across 3 Telegram channels. Each download button opens the original Telegram post.

The boardview comes in .CAD format. .CAD files usually need FlexBV or the viewer they were exported for; OpenBoardView handles .BRD, .BDV and .FZ. See How to Open .PCB and .CAD Boardview Files.

Read and save the original chip contents before you write anything to it — Keeping the Windows Product Key (MSDM) When Reflashing a BIOS.

Compatible models

Files for MSI Z170A Gaming MS-7978

Boardview files 1 All boardview files →

BIOS and firmware 2 All bios and firmware →

Frequently asked questions

Which laptops use the MS-7978 motherboard?
File names in the catalog tie MS-7978 to the MSI Z170A Gaming. Laptops sold under one model name can use different boards, so confirm by the code printed on the motherboard.
How do I open the MS-7978 boardview file?
The boardview for MS-7978 is available as .CAD. .CAD usually needs FlexBV or the matching viewer. See What Is a Boardview File and Why You Need One.
What should I check before flashing the MS-7978 BIOS?
Read the original chip with a programmer and save two copies before writing anything. A dump from another board carries that board's serial number and MAC address, so restore yours from the backup.

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