CQ43 CHICAGO CP HPC MV MB V1 Clear ME BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.8 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | February 13, 2019 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | CQ43_CHICAGO_CP HPC MV MB V1_Clear ME.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
This is a BIOS dump archive in RAR format, about 1.8 MB, with the Intel ME region cleaned. The original file name is CQ43_CHICAGO_CP HPC MV MB V1_Clear ME.rar, which suggests an HP CQ43 platform, but no brand, board number or revision is stated in the listing, so confirm the target board before using it. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.
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 CHICAGO CP HPC MV MB V1 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.