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Abbas Mehdi
Asked: 2019-03-22 01:38:53 +0800 CST

How to update system firmware on MSI machines?

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MSI machines support just a single method for updating the firmware, and that is through .exe files released by MSI.

Since MSI officially supports just the Windows operating system, all there support and services are centred around it.

Is there any known procedure for updating the firmware on an MSI machine running Linux (esp. Ubuntu)?

I don't think trying to run the updated firmware .exe file through Wine or PlayOnLinux would be a safe thing to do!

Can it be done through a virtual machine running on my Ubuntu?

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1 Answers

  1. This website says that you load firmware onto a USB stick and then reboot.

    https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/2772-how-to-update-bios-with-m-flash-msi-motherboards

    Quoting them...

    Setup & Necessary Tools

    Motherboard with simple firmware flashing tools USB storage device The most recent version of the motherboard’s BIOS, found on the motherboard vendor’s website. Place this onto the USB key.

    Step-by-Step Guide to Updating BIOS on an MSI Motherboard

    It’s very easy, really:

    • Navigate to the motherboard vendor’s website (MSI, in this case) and find the exact board you’re using. Don’t settle for “close enough” – find the exact product.
    • Go to Support, then download the latest BIOS that’s relevant to you.
    • Boot to BIOS and navigate System Information to find the current BIOS version. Make a note in case you need to roll-back.
    • Navigate to M-Flash.
    • Select the USB device, then the file, then proceed.
    • Accept the prompt after review and allow the flash to continue.
    • DO NOT INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS. If it looks like there is no progress, be patient and walk away from it. Restarting now can damage something.
    • Re-apply BIOS settings that you like.
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