Acer 5742 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | 5742 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.7 MB |
| Added | January 26, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | ACER 5742.rar |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
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Description
BIOS dump for the Acer 5742 laptop, delivered as a RAR archive named ACER 5742.rar (about 1.7 MB). No board number, revision, chip size or other hardware marks are listed for this file, so confirm the exact board and flash chip 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. Read the original chip contents and save a backup first, and only write the dump once you have matched it to your board.
For the Acer 5742 the catalog also has 3 BIOS dumps.
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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: Acer 5742. 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.