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15-3542 p 40f intel celeron , hashwell cpu,cedar intel mb BIOS

BIOS Added: Feb 27, 2018 RAR · 4.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size4.6 MB
AddedFebruary 27, 2018
Updated
Original file name15-3542 p 40f intel celeron , hashwell cpu,cedar_intel_mb.rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

This BIOS dump is packaged as a RAR archive of about 4.6 MB, with the original file name "15-3542 p 40f intel celeron , hashwell cpu,cedar_intel_mb.rar". The name suggests an HP 15-3542 laptop with an Intel Celeron Haswell processor on a board referred to as cedar_intel_mb, but the brand, board number and revision are not confirmed in the catalog data. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

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How to open it

A BIOS dump is written to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and save the original chip contents twice before writing.

Guide: Flash a Laptop BIOS with a CH341A Programmer →

Questions about this file

How do I flash this BIOS dump?

Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.

Will this BIOS work on my board?

Only if the board number and revision match: 15-3542 p 40f intel celeron , hashwell cpu,cedar intel mb. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.

What does “clean ME” mean?

The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.

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