17879-1b W25Q64BV- MAIN CLEAN ME NO PASSWORD TEST BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 5.3 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 8 MB |
| Marks | clean ME, unlocked |
| Added | September 7, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | 17879-1b W25Q64BV- MAIN CLEAN ME NO PASSWORD TEST OK.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
The file is a BIOS dump for an 8 MB flash chip, supplied as a RAR archive of about 5.3 MB. The original file name gives the board number 17879-1b and notes the W25Q64BV chip, a clean Intel ME region, an unlocked state, and a passed test. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your motherboard, and back up the original chip contents first.
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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: 17879-1b W25Q64BV- MAIN CLEAN ME NO PASSWORD TEST. 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.