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Dell BAL20 LA-D801P BIOS

BIOS LA-D801P Added: Oct 21, 2020 RAR · 5.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelBAL20
Board numberLA-D801P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.4 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB
AddedOctober 21, 2020
Updated
Original file nameDell_BAL20_LA_D801P_25Q128FVSIQ_PCH_P_SKL_KBL_U_BGA1356_outimage.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 BAL20 laptop, board number LA-D801P, built by Compal and supplied for a 16 MB flash chip. The original file name also references a 25Q128FVSIQ chip and a PCH-P SKL/KBL U BGA1356 platform, which technicians can use to confirm the dump matches their hardware. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

The catalog also lists 7 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 11 BIOS dumps for board LA-D801P.

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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 BAL20 LA-D801P. 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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