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Dell Inspiron 3521 VAW00 LA-9104P BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS LA-9104P Added: Jul 5, 2022 RAR · 3.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 3521
Board numberLA-9104P
PlatformVAW00
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.2 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedJuly 5, 2022
Updated
Original file nameDell_Inspiron_3521_VAW00_LA_9104P_Rev_1_0A00_UMA_Bios_&_EC_&_KBC.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 3521 laptop, Compal board LA-9104P (platform VAW00), revision 1.0. The package includes EC/KBC firmware alongside the BIOS image, and the archive is about 3.2 MB in RAR format. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update, and the bundled EC/KBC firmware can matter when the embedded controller is involved.

For board LA-9104P the catalog also has 6 schematics, 3 boardview files, and 15 BIOS dumps.

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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 3521 VAW00 LA-9104P. 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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