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COTTON 737184-001 (REV A) BIOS

BIOS Added: Jul 27, 2020 ZIP · 5.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
RevisionA
FormatZIP
Size5.7 MB
AddedJuly 27, 2020
Updated
Original file nameBIOS COTTON 737184-001 (REV A).zip

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

This is a BIOS dump, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 5.7 MB, marked as revision A. The original file name is BIOS COTTON 737184-001 (REV A).zip, and that name carries the board reference 737184-001 and the codename COTTON, which should be checked against the board you are repairing. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

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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 →

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: COTTON 737184-001 (REV A). 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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