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Dell Inspiron 3537 LA-9981P BIOS

BIOS LA-9981P Added: May 16, 2018 ZIP · 3.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 3537
Board numberLA-9981P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size3.5 MB
Marksclean ME, includes EC firmware
AddedMay 16, 2018
Updated
Original file nameDell inspiron 3537 LA-9981P BIOS VER A08 Clear ME+ KBC.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 3537 laptop, board LA-9981P from Compal, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 3.5 MB. It has a cleaned Intel ME region and includes EC/KBC firmware, and the original file name refers to BIOS version A08. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number LA-9981P matches your mainboard before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 5 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 11 BIOS dumps for board LA-9981P.

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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 3537 LA-9981P. 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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