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CQ68 NEWTON CR&HR HPC MV MB V1 CLEAR ME BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 5, 2021 RAR · 2.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size2.7 MB
Marksclean ME
AddedApril 5, 2021
Updated
Original file nameCQ68 NEWTON_CR&HR_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.

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Description

BIOS dump file with the clean ME flag, packaged as a RAR archive of about 2.7 MB. The original file name is CQ68 NEWTON_CR&HR_HPC MV_MB_V1 CLEAR ME.rar, which suggests a CQ68 NEWTON board with a cleaned Intel ME region, though the brand, model and board number are not given in the listing. A technician would use a 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. ·

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: CQ68 NEWTON CR&HR 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.

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