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MSI Z170A Gaming

BoardviewBIOS
Revisions
Rev 1.00
Files
3
Updated

MSI Z170A Gaming is a desktop motherboard.

The catalog has 1 boardview file and 2 BIOS files for it, posted between 2022 and 2026 across 4 Telegram channels. Each download button opens the original Telegram post.

The files are marked Rev 1.00; other revisions of the same board can differ in parts and layout.

The boardview comes in .BDV and .CAD format. .CAD files usually need FlexBV or the viewer they were exported for; OpenBoardView handles .BRD, .BDV and .FZ. See OpenBoardView: Installation and First Steps.

BIOS notes: file names mention 16 MB chip sizes. Read and save the original chip contents before you write anything to it — Keeping the Windows Product Key (MSDM) When Reflashing a BIOS.

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Files for MSI Z170A Gaming

Boardview files 1 All boardview files →

BIOS and firmware 2 All bios and firmware →

Notes from the source posts

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Frequently asked questions

Which revision of MSI Z170A Gaming do I have?
Files for this board mention Rev 1.00. The revision is printed on the PCB silkscreen, usually next to the board code. Pick files with the same revision when you can; if yours is not listed, the closest revision is usually fine for the schematic but check part positions in the boardview carefully.
How do I open the MSI Z170A Gaming boardview file?
The boardview for MSI Z170A Gaming is available as .BDV and .CAD. .BDV usually opens in OpenBoardView (free) or FlexBV. .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 MSI Z170A Gaming BIOS?
Read the original chip with a programmer and save two copies before writing anything. File names for this board mention 16 MB images; the dump size must match your chip. A dump from another board carries that board's serial number and MAC address, so restore yours from the backup.

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