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ASUS K42JR BIOS (REV 4)

BIOS Added: Jan 6, 2020 RAR · 1.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandASUS
ModelK42JR
Revision4
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.6 MB
AddedJanuary 6, 2020
Updated
Original file nameASUS K42JR REV4.rar

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Description

ASUS K42JR laptop BIOS dump, revision 4, delivered as a RAR archive named ASUS K42JR REV4.rar (about 1.6 MB). Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer when the BIOS has become corrupted or an update has failed. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your machine match rev 4, and save a backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if the new image does not behave as expected.

For the ASUS K42JR the catalog also has 3 schematics and 7 BIOS dumps.

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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: ASUS K42JR. 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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