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Dell Inspiron 3542 BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 7, 2020 RAR · 4.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelInspiron 3542
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.5 MB
AddedApril 7, 2020
Updated
Original file nameInspiron 3542 (DELL FX3MC REV A00) - i5 4210u Nvidia 820m .rar

Where to get the file

Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Inspiron 3542 laptop, shared as a RAR archive of about 4.5 MB under the original file name "Inspiron 3542 (DELL FX3MC REV A00) - i5 4210u Nvidia 820m .rar". The name points to board number FX3MC at revision A00, which is the detail to check against your own board before flashing. A BIOS dump is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Back up the original chip contents first, and confirm the board number and revision match yours.

For the Dell Inspiron 3542 the catalog also has 1 boardview file.

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 3542. 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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