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Dell Alienware 17 AAP21 LA-C912P BIOS (REV 2.0)

BIOS LA-C912P Added: Aug 26, 2021 RAR · 11 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelAlienware 17
Board numberLA-C912P
PlatformAAP21
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision2.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size11 MB
AddedAugust 26, 2021
Updated
Original file nameAlienware 17 R3 AAP21 LA-C912P Rev 2.0 (A01) 2015-10-01.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

From the original post:
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BIOS dump for the Dell Alienware 17 laptop, board LA-C912P revision 2.0, platform AAP21 and built by Compal. The archive is a RAR file of about 11.2 MB, original name Alienware 17 R3 AAP21 LA-C912P Rev 2.0 (A01) 2015-10-01. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 5 BIOS dumps for board LA-C912P.

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 Alienware 17 AAP21 LA-C912P. 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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