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Dell Inspiron 1520 FM5 DA0FM5MB8F0 BIOS

BIOS DA0FM5MB8F0 Added: Aug 29, 2020 7Z · 0.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 1520
Board numberDA0FM5MB8F0
PlatformFM5
Board maker (ODM)Quanta
RevisionF
DeviceLaptop
Format7Z
Size0.7 MB
AddedAugust 29, 2020
Updated
Original file nameDell Inspiron 1520 - Quanta FM5 Rev F (DA0FM5MB8F0).7z

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop, built on the Quanta FM5 board, number DA0FM5MB8F0, revision F. The archive is a 7Z file of about 0.7 MB. Technicians use a 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 match your own board before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

For board DA0FM5MB8F0 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 Inspiron 1520 FM5 DA0FM5MB8F0. 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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