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Dell CAL51 LA-F121P BIOS (REV 1.0, 8 MB)

BIOS LA-F121P Added: Sep 15, 2022 RAR · 2.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelCAL51
Board numberLA-F121P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size2.8 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
Markstested by uploader, includes EC firmware
AddedSeptember 15, 2022
Updated
Original file nameDELL_CAL51_LA_F121P_REV_1_0A00_2018_02_08_WORKING_BIOS_&_EC_8MB.rar

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Description

From the original post:
DELL CAL51 LA-F121P REV 1.0(A00) 2018-02-08 WORKING BIOS & EC 8MB 100%

BIOS dump for the Dell CAL51 laptop, Compal board LA-F121P, revision 1.0, supplied for an 8 MB flash chip and including EC/KBC firmware. The uploader marks it as tested, though that is their own claim. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision match your machine, and save the original chip contents as a backup first.

For board LA-F121P the catalog also has 3 schematics, 3 boardview files, and 5 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 CAL51 LA-F121P. 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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