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Dell Latitude 3480 TAOS 16852-1 BIOS

BIOS 16852-1 Added: Jun 24, 2020 RAR · 5.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelLatitude 3480
Board number16852-1
PlatformTAOS
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.2 MB
AddedJune 24, 2020
Updated
Original file nameDell Latitude 3480 Taos 16852-1 D5FVH.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 Latitude 3480 laptop, board number 16852-1, platform TAOS, built by Wistron. The archive is a RAR file of about 5.2 MB, original file name Dell Latitude 3480 Taos 16852-1 D5FVH.rar. 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 on your motherboard matches 16852-1, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if the new image does not behave as expected.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 3 BIOS dumps for board 16852-1.

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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 Latitude 3480 TAOS 16852-1. 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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