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Dell 5440 IDB40 LA-M401P BIOS

BIOS LA-M401P Added: May 5, 2024 RAR · 37 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
Model5440
Board numberLA-M401P
PlatformIDB40
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size37 MB
AddedMay 5, 2024
Updated
Original file nameDELL_5440_IDB40_LA_M401P_REV_1_0A00_2022_12_26_i5_1345UWORKING_BIOS.rar

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Description

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DELL 5440 IDB40 LA-M401P REV 1.0(A00) 2022-12-26 i5-1345UWORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Dell 5440 laptop, Compal board LA-M401P revision 1.0, platform IDB40, supplied as a 36.9 MB RAR archive. 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 LA-M401P 1.0, and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if needed.

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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 5440 IDB40 LA-M401P. 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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