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Dell E5440 BIOS

BIOS Added: Dec 4, 2018 ZIP · 6.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelE5440
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size6.6 MB
AddedDecember 4, 2018
Updated
Original file nameDELL E5440 DUMP ok U1 U2 cleared ME.zip

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 E5440 laptop, delivered as a ZIP archive of about 6.6 MB under the file name "DELL E5440 DUMP ok U1 U2 cleared ME.zip". The name indicates the Intel ME region has been cleared and that the U1 and U2 entries are marked ok, though the facts do not specify the flash chip size or board number. A technician typically uses a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

For the Dell E5440 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 11 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 E5440. 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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