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Dell FM8 DA0FM8MB8E0 BIOS

BIOS DA0FM8MB8E0 Added: Nov 9, 2018 RAR · 1.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
Board numberDA0FM8MB8E0
PlatformFM8
Board maker (ODM)Quanta
RevisionE
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.3 MB
AddedNovember 9, 2018
Updated
Original file nameDell Studio 1555 Quanta FM8 DA0FM8MB8E0 REV E.rar

Where to get the file

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Description

From the original post:
Dell Studio 1555 MB: DA0FM8MB8E0 REV:E Proc: SLGJ4 SB : SLB8Q NB: SLB97 VGA: 216-0728018

BIOS dump for the Dell Studio 1555 laptop, built on the Quanta FM8 platform with board number DA0FM8MB8E0, revision E. The file is a RAR archive of about 1.3 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match, and read out and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.

For board DA0FM8MB8E0 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 1 boardview file.

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 FM8 DA0FM8MB8E0. 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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