Dell 3442 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | 3442 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 4.4 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | October 14, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | dell 3442 clean 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
BIOS dump for the Dell 3442 laptop, supplied as a RAR archive of about 4.4 MB and marked clean ME, meaning the Intel ME region has been cleaned. 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 the board number and revision match your machine, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if the write goes wrong.
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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 3442. 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.