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Dell Inspiron 11 3168 DRAX 15299-1 BIOS

BIOS 15299-1 Added: Apr 1, 2021 ZIP · 4.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 11 3168
Board number15299-1, 15299-2
PlatformDRAX
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.9 MB
AddedApril 1, 2021
Updated
Original file nameDell Inspiron 11 3168 DRAX BSW 1SP 15299-1 (15299-2).zip

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 11 3168 laptop, covering board numbers 15299-1 and 15299-2 on the DRAX platform, with Wistron as the ODM. The archive is a ZIP of about 4.9 MB. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.

For board 15299-1 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 1 BIOS dump.

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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 Inspiron 11 3168 DRAX 15299-1. 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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