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Dell Inspiron 15 BKA50 LA-D821P BIOS

BIOS LA-D821P Added: Jun 17, 2020 RAR · 10 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 15
Board numberLA-D821P
PlatformBKA50
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision0.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size10 MB
AddedJune 17, 2020
Updated
Original file nameCompal_LA_D821P_BKA50_BKA40_BKD50_BKD40_REV_0_1_DELL_Inspiron_15.rar

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 15 laptop, Compal board LA-D821P, platform BKA50, revision 0.1. The archive is a RAR of about 10.4 MB, and its original file name also lists BKA40, BKD50 and BKD40 alongside the BKA50 platform. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first so you can recover if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 13 BIOS dumps for board LA-D821P.

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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 15 BKA50 LA-D821P. 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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