Dell 15-3542 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | 15-3542 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 4.5 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | March 31, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | dell 15-3542_13269_Clear me.BIN.zip |
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 15-3542 laptop, supplied as a ZIP archive (original file name dell 15-3542_13269_Clear me.BIN.zip, about 4.5 MB) with the clean ME flag, meaning the Intel ME region has been reset. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. The board number is not stated in the file details, so confirm that your board and its revision match the dump before flashing, and read out and save the original chip contents first so you have a way back.
For the Dell 15-3542 the catalog also has 1 BIOS dump.
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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 15-3542. 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.