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Dell FR879 BIOS (BIN)

BIOS Added: Mar 26, 2019 BIN · 0.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelFR879
DeviceLaptop
FormatBIN
Size0.1 MB
AddedMarch 26, 2019
Updated
Original file nameDell_FR879_LP171WU1_M24C01.bin

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 FR879 laptop, supplied as a BIN file named Dell_FR879_LP171WU1_M24C01.bin. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The file name includes the string M24C01, which may refer to the flash chip, but the facts do not confirm the chip size or board number, so check those yourself.

For the Dell FR879 the catalog also has 1 BIOS dump.

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 FR879. 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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