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ALINWARE M15 ORION AW MB 12L REV A00 BIOS

BIOS Added: Mar 19, 2023 RAR · 11 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size11 MB
AddedMarch 19, 2023
Updated
Original file nameALINWARE M15 ORION_AW_MB_12L REV A00.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

From the original post:
ALINWARE M15 ORION_AW_MB_12L REV A00

The file is a BIOS dump in RAR format, about 11.1 MB, original name "ALINWARE M15 ORION_AW_MB_12L REV A00". The name points to an Alienware M15 with the board marked AW_MB_12L and revision A00, though the facts do not confirm the exact model variant. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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: ALINWARE M15 ORION AW MB 12L REV A00. 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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