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Dell 14-3421 12204-1 BIOS

BIOS 12204-1 Added: May 11, 2021 RAR · 3.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
Model14-3421
Board number12204-1
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.8 MB
AddedMay 11, 2021
Updated
Original file nameDELL 14-3421 12204-1 DNE40-CR MB PWB5J8Y4 REV A00.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 for the Dell 14-3421 laptop, board number 12204-1, produced by Wistron. The original file name also lists DNE40-CR MB PWB5J8Y4 REV A00, so the revision A00 is the board revision to check against yours. A dump like this is used with a programmer to reprogram the SPI flash chip after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision match your board, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.

For board 12204-1 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 3 BIOS dumps.

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 →

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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.

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