BIOS + EC MSI CX620 (MS-1688) MS-16881 Rev 1.1
BIOSEC4 MB, 64 MB
1.5 MB · first posted in BIOS Archive
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Model: MSI CX620 (MS-1688)
Platform: MS-16881
Rev: 1.1
Dumps: Main & EC
Main Flash: Macronix MX25L3205D (SPI_SOCK3)
EC Flash: Macronix MX25L512 (U37
What the file name tells us
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | MSI CX620 |
| Board | MS-1688 |
| Board | MS-16881 |
| ODM | MSI |
| Revision | 1.1 |
| Kind | BIOS, EC |
| Format | .rar |
| Chip size | 4 MB, 64 MB |
| Flash chip | MX25L3205D, MX25L512 |
| Archive size | 1.5 MB |
| First posted | 2018-08-04 |
| Channel | BIOS Archive |
Parsed automatically from the file name and caption. Always compare the board number with the one printed on your board.
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.
EC (embedded controller) firmware runs the keyboard controller, power sequencing, battery charging and fans. Depending on the board it lives in a separate chip (ENE KB9012, ITE IT85xx, Nuvoton NPCE) or inside the main SPI image, so check which applies before flashing.
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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