CQ43-306AU CHICAGO BR HPC MV MB V2 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.2 MB |
| Marks | tested by uploader |
| Added | December 22, 2020 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | CQ43-306AU CHICAGO_BR_HPC MV_MB_V2 TESTED OK.rar |
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
BIOS dump archive in RAR format, about 1.2 MB, with the uploader's note that it was tested. The original file name is CQ43-306AU CHICAGO_BR_HPC MV_MB_V2 TESTED OK.rar, which points to an HP CQ43 series board, though the facts do not give a board number or revision. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file name, and 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: CQ43-306AU CHICAGO BR HPC MV MB V2. 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.