Acer Aspire 5742 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | Aspire 5742 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.6 MB |
| Added | March 26, 2018 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Acer_aspire_5742_5733Z_PEW71_LA.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
BIOS dump for the Acer Aspire 5742 laptop, supplied as a RAR archive named Acer_aspire_5742_5733Z_PEW71_LA.rar (about 1.6 MB). Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The file name carries the 5733Z and PEW71 references, so compare them against the board number and revision printed on your own motherboard before flashing. Back up the original chip contents first, since a wrong image can leave the laptop unable to boot.
The catalog also lists 4 schematics and 2 BIOS dumps for the Acer Aspire 5742.
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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 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.