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ASRock Z87 BIOS (8 MB)

BIOS Added: Jul 5, 2022 RAR · 5.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandASRock
ModelZ87
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatRAR
Size5.5 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
AddedJuly 5, 2022
Updated
Original file nameAsrock_Z87_Extreme3 8MB BIOS.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 ASRock Z87 desktop motherboard, supplied for an 8 MB flash chip. The file is an archive of about 5.5 MB, original name Asrock_Z87_Extreme3 8MB BIOS.rar. Technicians use a 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 model and revision on your motherboard match the file, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if needed.

For the ASRock Z87 the catalog also has 15 boardview files and 3 BIOS dumps.

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 →

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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: ASRock Z87. 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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