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Dell DAFM9CMB8C0 BIOS

BIOS DAFM9CMB8C0 Added: Apr 26, 2019 RAR · 1.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
Board numberDAFM9CMB8C0
Board maker (ODM)Quanta
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.1 MB
AddedApril 26, 2019
Updated
Original file nameDell Studio 1557 DAFM9CMB8C0 Core i7.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 a Dell laptop, board number DAFM9CMB8C0, built by Quanta. The original file is named Dell Studio 1557 DAFM9CMB8C0 Core i7.rar and is about 1.1 MB in RAR format. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first so you can recover if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 4 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 5 BIOS dumps for board DAFM9CMB8C0.

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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 DAFM9CMB8C0. 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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