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Download tool from the link:
>>> Latest Forum UEFI Shell Flash tool <<<


This tool will allow automated flashing MSI boards from UEFI Shell.

Important:
Do NOT use it on a MSI AMD boards from 3xx boards Series. [like X370/B350]
(its OK to use for X399 and A320, AMD models as 3xx exception)

It's OK to use for any other newer than [X370/B350] MSI AMD boards or Intel boards.



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V1.13 Add extra support for ME FW Update for all MSI Z490 Series:
MPG Z490 CARBON EK X
MEG Z490 UNIFY
MEG Z490I UNIFY
MPG Z490 GAMING CARBON WIFI
Z490-A PRO
MPG Z490 GAMING EDGE WIFI
MPG Z490 GAMING PLUS
MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK
MEG Z490 GODLIKE
MEG Z490 ACE
MPG Z490M GAMING EDGE WIFI

V1.31 Add extra support for FW for Raptor Lake boards for all MSI Z790 Series:
PRO Z790-S WIFI
MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI
MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI
Z790 GAMING WIFI
MPG Z790I EDGE WIFI
PRO Z790-P DDR4
PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4
PRO Z790-P
PRO Z790-P WIFI
PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4
PRO Z790-A WIFI
MEG Z790 GODLIKE
MEG Z790 ACE

Updated tool version to V1.32
* Minor optimisations
* Added mini display status, with current status and detected numbers of USB devices in the system.
* Updated ME-FW for Z490 Series to 14.1.70.2228 (released BIOSes few days ago by MSI after ~2 years from prevision FW update to handle latest security fixes and vulnerabilities)

Updated tool version to V1.33
* implement self update feature
* a lot of performance and memory optimizations
* hundreds of other small tweaks, improvements, code refactoring

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Updated tool version to V1.34
* minor refactoring
* updated self-crafted ME-FW for MSI Z790 boards to 16.1.30.2264

Updated tool version to V1.35
* minor bug fixes. [sometimes in rare case was possible to throw error msg. while preparing the USB key]

Updated tool version to V1.36
* updated and patched 2nd flasher
* add support for B650 & X670 board Series
* applied different optimizations and improvements.

Updated tool version to V1.37
-add enhanced flash support[ME-FW Flash] for B760 Series:
MPG B760M EDGE TI WIFI
MPG B760I EDGE WIFI
MPG B760I EDGE WIFI DDR4
MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
MAG B760M MORTAR MAX WIFI
MAG B760M MORTAR MAX WIFI DDR4
MAG B760M MORTAR WIFI
MAG B760M MORTAR
MAG B760M MORTAR WIFI DDR4
MAG B760M MORTAR DDR4
MAG B760M MORTAR WIFI II
MAG B760M MORTAR II
PRO B760-P WIFI
PRO B760-P WIFI DDR4
PRO B760-P DDR4
PRO B760-VC WIFI
PRO B760-VC
B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
PRO B760-P DDR4 II
PRO B760M-A WIFI
PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
PRO B760M-A DDR4 II
PRO B760M-A DDR4
PRO B760M-P
PRO B760M-P DDR4
PRO B760M-G
PRO B760M-G DDR4
PRO B760M-B
PRO B760M-E
PRO B760M-E DDR4

Updated tool version to V1.38

*Updated self-crafted ME-FW for Z790 and B760 boards from 16.1.30.2264 to 16.1.30.2330

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.39
  • * Fixed issue for Z490 Series:
    • - Unable to perform ME-FW update if the current installed ME-FW version is too old [like: 14.0.xx.xxxx]
  • * Modify Multi tank update to do not flash Non Boot part, if the target platform ID is different or not updated successful.

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.40
  • - Fixed issue: Boot to shell unable to map USB key if they are too many devices in the system.
    • - Add: Display AGESA version for supported BIOS files.
    • - Minor improvements.
    • - Minor GUI update.

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.41
  • * Update: Extend AGESA support detection.
  • * Add: Display Intel ME-FW version for supported BIOS files. [different bases in different colours]
Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.42
  • * Update: Optimize and speed-up detection for AGESA & Intel ME-FW
    • * Update: Secondary flasher
    • * Add: Add support for additional custom flash command for 256MBit Intel BIOSes

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.43
  • * Fix: Fixed issue unable to overwrite target if the read only flag has been set
    • * Add: Add Intel ME-FW flash support for Z690 Series:
    • MEG Z690 GODLIKE
      MEG Z690 ACE
      MEG Z690 UNIFY
      MEG Z690 UNIFY-X
      MEG Z690I UNIFY
      MPG Z690 CARBON WIFI
      MPG Z690 CARBON EK X
      MPG Z690 FORCE WIFI
      MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI
      MPG Z690 EDGE WIFI DDR4
      MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI
      MAG Z690 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
      MAG Z690 TORPEDO
      MAG Z690 TORPEDO EK X
      MAG Z690M MORTAR WIFI
      PRO Z690-A WIFI
      PRO Z690-A
      PRO Z690-A DDR4
      PRO Z690-P WIFI
      PRO Z690-P DDR4

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.44
  • * Optimize: ME-FW detection related to system info [not related to flash ME-FW detection]
  • * Improve: Fix ME-FW 14.xx detection "not found" issue to specified class BIOSes [not related to flash ME-FW detection]

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.45
  • * Minor bug fixes

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.46
  • * Fixed rare issue: pressing enter multiple times while loading bios sometimes shows a new empty form.
  • * Fixed issue: Browse for BIOS file appear at left side and dialog position always reset at next execution.
  • * Improve USB BIOS guard handle.
  • * Minor GUI update
  • * Other minor internal optimizations.
  • * Add: Add Intel ME-FW flash support for B660 & H670 Series:
    • -MAG H670 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
      -MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI
      -MAG B660 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
      -MAG B660 TOMAHAWK EVA e-PROJECT
      -MAG B660M MORTAR MAX WIFI DDR4
      -MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI
      -MAG B660M MORTAR
      -MAG B660M MORTAR WIFI DDR4
      - MAG B660M MORTAR DDR4
      -MAG B660M BAZOOKA
      - MAG B660M BAZOOKA DDR4
      - PRO B660 - A
      - PRO B660 - A DDR4
      - PRO B660M - A WIFI
      - PRO B660M - A WIFI DDR4
      - PRO B660M - A
      - PRO B660M - A DDR4
      - PRO B660M - A CEC WIFI DDR4 V2
      - PRO B660M - A CEC WIFI DDR4
      - PRO B660M - VC WIFI DDR4
      - PRO B660M - P WIFI DDR4
      - PRO B660M - P DDR4
      - PRO B660M - G
      - PRO B660M - G DDR4
      - PRO B660M - B
      - PRO B660M - B DDR4
      - PRO B660M - E DDR4​
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    • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.47​
  • * Add: Display Tool's Intel ME-FW Flash Versions
  • * Add: Visual indicators when supported BIOS file is loaded in compare to tool's FW Flash versions:
  • - flashing orange if the BIOS ME-FW is lower that tool's FW flash version.
  • - flashing green if the BIOS ME-FW is the same as tool's FW flash version.
  • - flashing light blue if the BIOS ME-FW is higher than tool's FW flash version.
  • * Update Intel ME-FW Flash image for Z790, Z690, B760, B660, H670 Series to 16.1.30.2361
    • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.48
  • * Add flash Intel ME support for PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI.
  • * Add flash support for MPG X570S CARBON MAX WIFI.

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.49
  • * Appy totally different .efi solution for the issue "too many bios file". [The issue should be totally solved now and no longer happens.]
  • * Updated internal assembly modules.
  • * Code refactoring and minor optimizations.
  • * Add flash Intel ME support for newest released Z790 mainboards:
    • -MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX
      -MEG Z790 ACE MAX
      -MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI
      -MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II
      -MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II
      -MPG Z790 EDGE MONSTER HUNTER EDITION
      -MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI
      -MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
      -Z790 PROJECT ZERO
      -Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
      -PRO Z790-P II
      -PRO Z790-VC WIFI

Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.50
  • * Updated and re-arranged GUI (including changes for more easy text reading).
  • * Fixed some minor typos related to error messages.
  • * Update Intel ME-FW Flash image for Z790, Z690, B760, B660, H670 Series to 16.1.32.2473
  • * Add new feature: Display Raptor Lake-S B0 CPU's uCode version for supported BIOSes.

  • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.51
  • Fixed bug in .efi module causing func callback's issue in some cases.


  • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.52:
    • * Update .efi detections.
    • * Update other assembly modules.
  • Older version V1.33 and above can self-update to the latest one

  • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.53
    • * Updated Intel ME-FW flasher for Raptor Lake supported boards.
  • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.54
    • * Updated and patch the secondary flasher.
Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.55
  • * Improve async operations when preparing the USB key

  • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.56

    • * Improve compatibility with msi's Corsair prebuilt units [thanks to 'fireboy7050159d02de' for reporting & testing]
    • * Updated internal assembly modules

  • Updated UEFI flash-tool version to V1.57
    • * Updated internal assembly modules /sys lang modules/
    • * Updated replacer module (part of build-in self updater)
    • * Add support for newest msi AMD BIOSes formats: 9.4
    • * Updated .efi & shell script modules
    • * Add support for newest MSI AMD platform boards:
      • - X870 GAMING PLUS WIFI
        • - MEG X870E GODLIKE
          • - MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
      • - PRO X870-P WIFI
      • - MPG X870E CARBON WIFI

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How to use:
Prepare an USB key and format it in FAT32

Short guide for now:
1. Run UEFI_Flash_Tool_Installer.exe
2. Select your MSI BIOS File ["Load MSI BIOS File]
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3. Select your USB key drive [from drop down menu, if the USB key is not listed click "Refresh" button]
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4. Click "Create USB Flash key" and wait to finish.
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Next reboot computer,
and ensure in BIOS Setup:
UEFI Boot is allowed,
and Secure Boot disabled.

After exit from BIOS Setup while computer is booting:
You can press F11 during BIOS post/logo screen, then when BBS popup after a while,
choose the prepared USB key with UEFI in front as name.
i.e: choose to boot from:
UEFI USB your drive

then wait, and you will see the BIOS version shown that is going to be flashed.
and you can press a key to proceed with flashing.
If you don't want to proceed with flashing,
you can press "q" to abort at that point.

when flashing starts,
wait patiently to finish,
ensure successfully message on the screen then reboot or power off the computer.


Optional feature: [Patch AMD BIOS for CP_Flash]
This will allow cross-platform flashing to 32MB BIOS from 16MB BIOS for boards with 256Mbit BIOS chip.
The tool will auto detect if the BIOS support such feature and then will Enable that option.
[in a case when board was flashed to the wrong BIOS to help, restore correct BIOS]
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Or use special version for Blind Flashing only:
(It's useful when need to flash BIOS without display [but the PC can still boot and works fine] and performs auto flashing)
For Blind Flashing only: Forum UEFI Shell Flash tool [V1.32]

Short instructions for for Blind Flashing:
[prepare the USB key for flashing,[use the same steps to prepare it as above] then shutdown the PC,
and disconnect temporary any other storages except that USB key that will be used for flashing]
Then turn on PC and wait auto flashing to start and finish automatically.
[when blind flashing is complete the PC will auto shutdown,
then you can remove the USB key and reconnect the rest of your storages and turn it on]


Note1: Be sure to place only one BIOS file on the USB key at the time, before proceed with flashing.
Note2: Due BIOS flashing nature, (which consider every flashing as potential dangerous)
Flash and use at own risk as usual.
Note3: You can use it to downgrade the BIOS too.
Note4: You can cross-platform flash back to correct BIOS 32MB bios. (if the board been flashed to the wrong BIOS by mistake)

EDIT: A video how to use guide made by user efmled:
efmled date=1563998092 said:
I wanted to Thank you Svet very much! You saved many nerves to lot of people! Tool is great! I managed to downgrade my A.90 BIOS on X470 Gaming Plus MB to A.60. And I also created a video tutorial of how to do it. And put the link to this topic in video's description. if somebody is interesting in. Video has two languages text explanation Russian and English.
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efmled date=1563998092 said:
You can attach the link to your top message in this discussion theme. :) Thank you Again !
Here is the link to video:
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Svet said:
The tool can't tell to BIOS Setup what BIOS file to see and what not,
that has nothing to do with the tool or it's purpose.

What hardware you have and what you are trying to do?
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I have a MSI MPG Z490 Gaming Edge WiFi motherboard. Originally I was trying to install a larger M.2 boot SSD (512Gb to 2TB SSD). However after sucessfully cloning the drive the motherboard does not recognize the new drive (same manufacturer Samsung). After investigating a bit, the BIOS does not see the new drive at all (I confirmed the drive is good with other PC's and tried multiple ways to clone: hardware and software). I realize that the motherboard is out of date as far as bios updates and try to update but the motherboard does not see the updated BIOS. More investigating leads me to learn that because it is a pre-built, the BIOS may not be updatable the traditional way and I would have to reflash to manufacturer BIOS. MSI forum poster recommended I come here and re-flash with this software so I can update. But the tool does not create the type of USB boot key that will allow my BIOS to be re-flashed.
 
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What is the current BIOS version installed? look for it in bios setup, and which one you trying to flash to?

stevenogbueh156d02d8 said:
But the tool does not create the type of USB boot key that will allow my BIOS to be re-flashed.
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you have to boot from the usb key to proceed with flashing, not to flash directly from the bios setup
 
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Disable secure boot while keep UEFI enabled and boot from USB key, after the tool prepare the USB key.
You can press F11 while booting the PC, then select your USB key to boot from.
 
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Svet said:
Disable secure boot while keep UEFI enabled and boot from USB key, after the tool prepare the USB key.
You can press F11 while booting the PC, then select your USB key to boot from.
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An error just comes up saying Secure Boot Violation. Invalid signature detected. Check Secure Boot Policy in Setup. There is no option in the BIOS to disable secure boot or enable UEFI.
 
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It should have such option. What's BIOS version you use now? you still haven't asnwer
 
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Howdy. Wondering if I can cross flash my retail bios to the latest bios for the oem motherboard.
PC: aegis r 10tc-087us
Motherboard: MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI (MS-7C82)
Latest file on MSI website: 7C82v18
Current bios: E7C82IZ1.1A1
BIOS build date: 10/07/2020
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700 CPU @ 2.9GHz

The reason why I want to cross flash it is to enable Resizable Bar. I just installed a 4070 Super, and I can't get the most out of it without enabling Resizable Bar. ReBar was rolled out to the oem boards in version 7C82v14 on 04/07/2021, but of course the retail board hasn't been updated since V1.

My MB wasn't specifically noted in any of the documentation, so I wanted to double check before using the flash tool. Thanks!
 
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Hi, i have a "prebuilt motherboard" which i can't update using the original's motherboard website because msi did separate the bios versions. The latest "prebuilt motherboard" version is "EB930AMSv880" and the one that i want to upgrade is "7A38vBM" and it does not detect it in the mflash. I updated to the EB930AMSv880 but the new cpu i want to install the ryzen 7 5800x3d frequency stays stuck at 3.6ghz and can't get past it due the bios version. Can somebody help please?
The pc's website with the "outdated" bios is - https://www.msi.com/Desktop/MAG-META-5-5ECT/support
The motherboard website is - https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-PRO-VDH-MAX/support
 
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ventix34155a02d4 said:
Hi, i have a "prebuilt motherboard" which i can't update using the original's motherboard website because msi did separate the bios versions. The latest "prebuilt motherboard" version is "EB930AMSv880" and the one that i want to upgrade is "7A38vBM" and it does not detect it in the mflash. I updated to the EB930AMSv880 but the new cpu i want to install the ryzen 7 5800x3d frequency stays stuck at 3.6ghz and can't get past it due the bios version. Can somebody help please?
The pc's website with the "outdated" bios is - https://www.msi.com/Desktop/MAG-META-5-5ECT/support
The motherboard website is - https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450M-PRO-VDH-MAX/support
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If your motherboard is one of the ones listed on the first post of this thread, you can attempt a re-flash to manufacturer's BIOS using instructions in that post.
 
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Michael215 said:
Howdy. Wondering if I can cross flash my retail bios to the latest bios for the oem motherboard.
PC: aegis r 10tc-087us
Motherboard: MAG B460M MORTAR WIFI (MS-7C82)
Latest file on MSI website: 7C82v18
Current bios: E7C82IZ1.1A1
BIOS build date: 10/07/2020
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700 CPU @ 2.9GHz

The reason why I want to cross flash it is to enable Resizable Bar. I just installed a 4070 Super, and I can't get the most out of it without enabling Resizable Bar. ReBar was rolled out to the oem boards in version 7C82v14 on 04/07/2021, but of course the retail board hasn't been updated since V1.

My MB wasn't specifically noted in any of the documentation, so I wanted to double check before using the flash tool. Thanks!
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You can have a try.
 
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Hey I have msi 550 a pro motherboard in corsair prebuilt. Looking to use this tool but i received an error message I/O potential USB Corruption. What should i do I've tried two usb sticks

edit: i've gotten the usb to work but now it says 18- verifying image failed. I'm trying to flash from corsair oem bios to retail
 
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jamelmckenzi156702df said:
Hey I have msi 550 a pro motherboard in corsair prebuilt. Looking to use this tool but i received an error message I/O potential USB Corruption. What should i do I've tried two usb sticks

edit: i've gotten the usb to work but now it says 18- verifying image failed. I'm trying to flash from corsair oem bios to retail
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That's amd board, such switching in there with this security error only by physically re-flashing the BIOS chip with SPI Programmer.
 
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jamelmckenzi156702df said:
How can i go about doing so & is it easy?
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If you don't have experience with this don't think so.
Need to have the right hardware programmer and proper test clip for the specified BIOS chip onboard.
And proper info and skills to do it.
But still this may not works. [depends of board architecture]
Or via JSPI1/JTPM1 port.
But in end case it may needs BIOS chip to be de-soldered to be re-flashed and soldered back. (this will void warrantee for sure)
You can some details about it for a different boards here:
 
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