Dell 14-3421 12204-1 BIOS (clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | 14-3421 |
| Board number | 12204-1 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Wistron |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 3.7 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | May 11, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | DELL 14-3421 12204-1 DNE40-CR MB PWB5J8Y4 REV A00 CLEAR ME.rar |
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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 for the Dell 14-3421 laptop, board number 12204-1 from Wistron, with the Intel ME region cleaned. The original file name lists revision A00 and the RAR archive is about 3.7 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the write goes wrong.
The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 3 BIOS dumps for board 12204-1.
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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: Dell 14-3421 12204-1. 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.