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Ms-7613 Ver 1.1 Bios -

Subject: [REQUEST] HP MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E) Ver 1.1 BIOS Dump / Update File

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Hi everyone,

I am currently working on an HP desktop board with the model number MS-7613 VER: 1.1 (also known as the Iona-GL8E). This is an Intel H57 based motherboard usually found in HP Pavilion Elite HPE series desktops.

I am attempting to recover the BIOS, but I am having trouble locating the correct file. Here is the situation: ms-7613 ver 1.1 bios

The Problem: The system gives a black screen on boot with no POST beeps. The fans spin, and the keyboard lights flash momentarily, but it halts immediately. I suspect a corrupted BIOS chip. I have tried the standard HP crisis recovery tools (Win+C method) without success.

What I Need: I plan to flash the BIOS chip externally using a programmer, but I cannot locate the actual .BIN or .ROM file.

  • Board Model: MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E)
  • PCB Version: 1.1
  • Current BIOS Version (Unknown/Corrupted): Likely AMI v5.xx
  • BIOS Chip: I believe it is a Winbond W25Q64 (8-pin SOP).

What I've Tried:

  1. HP Website: The support page for the specific PC (HP Pavilion Elite HPE-100/110/120 series) only offers Windows-based flash utilities (which I cannot run) or older DOS executables that are difficult to extract the ROM from.
  2. Universal Extractor: I tried extracting the HP SP number executables, but I end up with .FD files or encrypted containers that I am unsure how to handle for direct programming.

Does anyone have a known working BIOS dump for this board? Specifically, I am looking for: Subject: [REQUEST] HP MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E) Ver 1

  1. The latest BIOS version (I believe it is version 5.13 or similar).
  2. Instructions on how to rename the file if it requires a specific extension for the programmer (usually .bin).

Any guidance or file links would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

4.2 Reputable Community Sources

Because this is a legacy board, community archives are the most practical source:

  • The MSI Forum (forum-en.msi.com) – Search for “MS-7613.” User “Svet” or “BAS” often hosts OEM BIOS packs.
  • Flashrom.org wiki – Lists verified dumps for many OEM boards.
  • Vogons.org – The Vintage Gaming community maintains extensive BIOS archives for LGA 775 hardware.

2. BIOS Features (Stock)

| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | Interface | Legacy text-based / gray-blue AMI setup | | Access Key | Del or F2 (OEM-specific; sometimes F10 on HP variants) | | SATA Mode | IDE (default), AHCI available (but may be hidden) | | Boot Order | HDD, Optical, USB, Network | | Integrated Graphics | Intel GMA X4500 (DVMT pre-allocation up to 256MB) | | CPU Configuration | Limited multiplier/voltage controls (locked on OEM BIOS) | | Power Management | ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM), Wake-on-LAN, RTC wake | | Secure Boot | Not available | | UEFI Support | No (Legacy BIOS only) | Board Model: MS-7613 (Iona-GL8E) PCB Version: 1

How to Check Your Current BIOS Version

Before updating, verify what you currently have. Restart your PC and follow these steps:

  1. Press DEL or F2 repeatedly during boot to enter BIOS setup.
  2. Look for a line labeled "BIOS Version" or "Firmware Revision".
  3. Alternatively, in Windows:
    • Press Win + R, type msinfo32, and press Enter.
    • Under "System Summary," check "BIOS Version/Date."

A typical MS-7613 BIOS string looks like: E7613MLN.10C or A7613MLN.20A. The last three characters indicate the revision.

5.3 Using AFUDOS (Award Flash Utility)

Most MS-7613 boards use Award/Phoenix BIOS. AFUDOS is the emergency flash tool.

  1. Create a bootable DOS USB (use Rufus with FreeDOS).
  2. Copy AFUDOS.exe and BIOS.ROM to the USB.
  3. Boot from USB → Type: 
    afudos /iBIOS.ROM /pbnc /n
    /pbnc = program boot block, no checksum verification.
  4. Wait for the progress bar to reach 100%.

2.3 RAM Stability

Early BIOS versions struggle with 4GB DDR3 modules or mixed ranks. Updates improve memory training and stability.

Technical Report: MS-7613 Ver 1.1 BIOS

Prepared for: System Administrator / Technician
Date: Current
Subject: BIOS Analysis & Upgrade Considerations for MSI MS-7613 (Ver 1.1)

6.1 Error: "BIOS ID Check Error"

Cause: You are flashing a BIOS intended for a different OEM or revision. Solution: Use a hex editor to compare the BIOS ID string (offset 0x1C to 0x3C) to your original dump. Mod the new BIOS ID (risky) or find the correct file.

Part 6: Common BIOS Errors and Brick Recovery

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