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Dell EDC42 LA-H172P BIOS

BIOS LA-H172P Added: Oct 4, 2023 RAR · 2.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelEDC42
Board numberLA-H172P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size2.7 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
Marksunlocked
AddedOctober 4, 2023
Updated
Original file nameDELL EDC42 LA-H172P REV 1.0 UNLOCK BIOS W25Q64BV.rar

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Description

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DELL EDC42 LA-H172P REV 1.0 UNLOCK BIOS W25Q64BV

BIOS dump for the Dell EDC42 laptop, Compal board LA-H172P, revision 1.0, supplied in an unlocked version for an 8 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file of about 2.7 MB. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match LA-H172P rev 1.0, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 1 BIOS dump for board LA-H172P.

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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 EDC42 LA-H172P. 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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