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Acer Aspire 5738/5338 MS-2264 BIOS

BIOS MS-2264 Added: Feb 24, 2018 RAR · 1.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelAspire 5738/5338
Board numberMS-2264
Board maker (ODM)MSI
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.1 MB
AddedFebruary 24, 2018
Updated
Original file name5338_SERIES_MODEL_MS2264_PARTNO.rar

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Description

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ACER ASPIRE 5738/5338 SERIES

BIOS dump for the Acer Aspire 5738/5338 laptop, board MS-2264, built by MSI. The archive is a RAR file of about 1.1 MB, named 5338_SERIES_MODEL_MS2264_PARTNO.rar. A technician uses a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match MS-2264, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if the flash goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 2 BIOS dumps for board MS-2264.

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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 →

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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 Aspire 5738/5338 MS-2264. 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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