Dell Alienware M17X BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | Alienware M17X |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 1.4 MB |
| Added | January 3, 2018 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Alienware M17x R2-A10.zip |
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 Alienware M17X laptop, delivered as a ZIP archive of about 1.4 MB under the original file name Alienware M17x R2-A10.zip. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. No board number or revision is given in the file details, so confirm the exact motherboard revision on your own unit before flashing anything. Back up the original chip contents first, so you can restore them if the new image does not behave as expected.
For the Dell Alienware M17X the catalog also has 2 schematics and 2 boardview files.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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 M17X. 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.