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Dell INSPIRON15 15296-1 BIOS

BIOS 15296-1 Added: Nov 20, 2021 ZIP · 11 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelINSPIRON15
Board number15296-1
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size11 MB
AddedNovember 20, 2021
Updated
Original file nameDELL_Inspiron15_5578_15296_1starlord13_r_15296_1_x41dx$aa_.zip

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 INSPIRON15 laptop, board number 15296-1, from Wistron, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 11.2 MB. The original file name references an Inspiron 15 5578 and the same board number. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the flash goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 6 BIOS dumps for board 15296-1.

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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 INSPIRON15 15296-1. 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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