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Hi... I have MPG Z590 GAMING PLUS I was looking at the bios version on my board and it's showing 7007/2.0 but on MSI support site there only 7007/vA0 or 7007/vA1. Can someone explain this? thanks
 
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They released several beta BIOS versions in March/April, which are not accessible anymore. You should definitely update to A1 right away, there's an important microcode update in there which solved several problems and improved performance.

I went from the initial BIOS to A16 (beta BIOS) to A17 (beta BIOS) to A10 (final BIOS) on my Z590 Gaming Force, for example. You just have to look at the date, the A1/A1.0/A10 is the newest.
 
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Hello... Thanks for your info but I was reading MSI site saying that I should make sure to match the correct bios version with what is showing on my board. My board doesn't match up with A1 or A0 .... My board shows 7007/v2.0 not 7007/vA1 or 7007/vA0 ... And I'm thinking on MSI site 7007/vA1 is the latest version? It's the reason why I'm asking what gives, what does 7007/v2.0 mean?
 
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paul41154002d9 said:
Hello... Thanks for your info but I was reading MSI site saying that I should make sure to match the correct bios version with what is showing on my board. My board doesn't match up with A1 or A0 .... My board shows 7007 2.0 not 7007/vA1 or 7007/vA0 ... And I'm thinking on MSI site 7007/vA1 is the latest version? It's the reason why I'm asking what gives, what does 7007 2.0 mean?
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Bios file download file and BIOS file for board may not have the same file name

Bios will not let you flash a incorrect BIOS version

Mine is 7C94v182 for the download file but bios number is E7C94AMS.182
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Yes, just download the BIOS, extract to USB stick, enter M-FLASH from the BIOS and update it.

M-FLASH has several security measures, it has a filename filter for the correct model number, and it reads out the version from the BIOS file itself, so even if you rename a wrong BIOS file to the correct filename, it would still refuse to update if it's not for your board.

When M-FLASH agrees to flash the BIOS, you can be 100% sure that it's the correct update.

7D07 is your mainboard model number. Mine is 7D06 for example.
 
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Alan J T said:
Bios file download file and BIOS file for board may not have the same file name

Bios will not let you flash a incorrect BIOS version

Mine is 7C94v182 for the download file but bios number is E7C94AMS.182
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That pic is the bios version of the file... And I think because I have 7D07/v2.0 not 7D07/vA1 or vA0 there isn't a file for this board yet? Because I did try to extract the zip onto a USB drive and try the flash option under the bios but it didn't show the file. Or I have it all wrong the board itself is 7D07/v2.0 but the file installed is 7D07/vA0 and the latest is vA1?
 
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1) You can attach an image here on the board by clicking what looks like a picture frame from the symbols on top, when you post a reply.
2) Pressing F12 in the BIOS gives you a pixel-perfect screenshot.

But all is well, you have board model 7D07, unmodified BIOS A.00 from the 4th of March.
Completely outdated, because they released beta BIOS updates in quick succession with important fixes around the launch date, and now the final is available.

You need to extract this A1/A10/A.10 BIOS from here, https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/support/MPG-Z590-GAMING-PLUS.html

To a USB stick (root folder is best, no subfolder). The filename will be E7D07IMS.A10

So you see, the filename matches perfectly with what's shown in your BIOS. Try a different USB stick if the file is not detected by M-FLASH.
 
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Thanks... I try what you're saying but I couldn't see the file. I extracted the zip file with just the files not a folder and gave M-Flash a try it didn't notice the file on the USB drive... will try a different USB drive and see if I am able.
 
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In M-FLASH, you have to select the USB stick on the left side first, if you have other drives attached as well.

There will be a list like,
FS0: ...
FS1: ...
FS2: ...
FS3: ...

FS means File System.
Once the correct drive is selected, the BIOS file will be on the right side.
 
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It might have been the drive, I try a different one now its all good I have version E7D07IMS.A10 ... 04/09/2021... Also, I try to attach the file from below but the server said the file was too big, I took it from my phone...
 
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Ok, so you're on the newest BIOS now. Good job. I know it's all not very intuitive, but once you've done it once or twice, it's quite easy.

Don't worry about the picture, we don't need it anymore.
 
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Yes, just download the BIOS, extract to USB stick, enter M-FLASH from the BIOS and update it.

M-FLASH has several security measures, it has a filename filter for the correct model number, and it reads out the version from the BIOS file itself, so even if you rename a wrong BIOS file to the correct filename, it would still refuse to update if it's not for your board.

When M-FLASH agrees to flash the BIOS, you can be 100% sure that it's the correct update.

7D07 is your mainboard model number. Mine is 7D06 for example.
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How familiar are you with the setup as far as the different measures? I only ask because I have trident x 9th with a z390l board nearly identical to the retail model they sell on its own but as with the majority of the other prebuilts MSI sells they put out one version of the bios when it launches and then never update it unless there's a major issue from what I can tell. But if I go on the page for the retail z390i model you can see all the different posted Bios updated including all the microde changes for security as well as ram compatibility and performance. Since the bios I'm on now is 07/2019 I want to see if I can just flash over to the retail version of the BIOS so ic an get these updates so I can due my best usage practices as well as make the i9 9900k i have work at its most efficient/optimum ability. Ive seen like one instance of someone doing something similar on a different model board but haven't tried for fear of bricking a functioning board, But since it seems to be How MSI does most of their prebuilt I'm not the only one trying to update the bios only to get stonewalled just look up bios update and youlkl see a lot of people asking about getting the resizable BAR setup and from what I can tell they have no plans of putting out bios updated for systems unless they have 500 chipsets. Which if I just bought a trident x10 with a 300 series I know id be pissed and since they advertise some of these systems with upgradeablity as a highlight it seems a light disengenous. So any insight you might have on the security checking would be nice if your comfortable with it. I know its all at my own risk but any more info i can get i will very much appreciate. I might go and find the same Bios for the retail board and extract it and compare and see what differences there is if any, but i haven't figured out the best way to do that yet. I dont plan on just flashing it YOLO style because it works as is but i wanna learn what i can
 
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Well, that's a different issue. I wrote about it before here: https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?threads/z370m-mortar-m-flash-cant-find-bios-file.362600/

That's one reason i wouldn't buy complete MSI PC's, they always tend to suffer from lack of BIOS updates. The problem with the custom BIOS is, M-FLASH will prevent flashing the original BIOS, even though technically it's the same mainboard. Even when you rename the BIOS file, it will recognize the non-matching model code.

Theoretically there seems to be a method how you can use the normal BIOS, but i don't know how feasible it is, see https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?threads/which-bios.361512/page-3#post-2053103

There's no way to compare the BIOS versions unless you have MSI's internal tools. They most likely use a custom BIOS for their complete PCs in order to hide certain options where the buyer could "mess up" later, like overclocking options, which could lead to unwanted support questions or warranty claims. After all, they designed the PC so it runs fine with that exact specification, with that exact power consumption and heat output, and with that exact airflow. If the user were to, for example, overclock it significantly or change something that messes up the system with its tailor-made components, they might run into problems and MSI support might have to deal with it.
 
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