B40IA1 REV 01 CLEAR ME BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Revision | 01 |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 1.4 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | April 7, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | B40IA1 REV 01 CLEAR ME.zip |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
No other copies are known yet.
Description
This is a BIOS dump, revision 01, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 1.4 MB under the original file name B40IA1 REV 01 CLEAR ME.zip. The file has been cleaned of its Intel ME region, as the "clean ME" mark indicates. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. The facts here do not name a brand, model or board number, so confirm that the B40IA1 designation and revision 01 match your board before flashing. Back up the original chip contents first.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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: B40IA1 REV 01 CLEAR ME. 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.