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Dell 6420 LA-6594P BIOS

BIOS LA-6594P Added: Oct 9, 2017 RAR · 4.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
Model6420
Board numberLA-6594P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.9 MB
AddedOctober 9, 2017
Updated
Original file nameDell 6420 LA-6594P.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 6420 laptop, board LA-6594P from Compal, delivered as a RAR archive of about 4.9 MB under the file name Dell 6420 LA-6594P.rar. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer when the BIOS has become corrupted or a firmware update has failed. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number on your motherboard matches LA-6594P, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if the new image does not behave as expected.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 3 BIOS dumps for board LA-6594P.

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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 6420 LA-6594P. 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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