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Dell Alienware 17 DDR51 LA-F551P BIOS (REV 5)

BIOS LA-F551P Added: Jan 16, 2021 RAR · 5.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelAlienware 17
Board numberLA-F551P
PlatformDDR51
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision5
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.6 MB
AddedJanuary 16, 2021
Updated
Original file nameDell Alienware 17 R5 DDR51 LA-F551P.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 Alienware 17 laptop, board LA-F551P (Compal ODM, platform DDR51), revision 5, supplied as a RAR archive of about 5.6 MB. 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 the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if something goes wrong. The file is listed under the original name Dell Alienware 17 R5 DDR51 LA-F551P.rar.

For board LA-F551P the catalog also has 1 schematic, 2 boardview files, and 3 BIOS dumps.

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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 Alienware 17 DDR51 LA-F551P. 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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