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A442UR X442UQ REV 2.0 BIOS

BIOS Added: Aug 22, 2019 ZIP · 5.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Revision2.0
FormatZIP
Size5.6 MB
AddedAugust 22, 2019
Updated
Original file nameA442UR X442UQ REV 2.0.zip

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

BIOS dump, revision 2.0, packed as a ZIP archive of about 5.6 MB, original file name "A442UR X442UQ REV 2.0.zip". The name points to ASUS A442UR and X442UQ models, but the brand and board number are not given in the facts, so confirm the exact board and revision against your own motherboard before using it. 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: A442UR X442UQ REV 2.0. 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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