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Dell Latitude 3540 ZAL00 LA-A491P BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS LA-A491P Added: Jul 15, 2021 RAR · 3.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelLatitude 3540
Board numberLA-A491P
PlatformZAL00
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size3.5 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedJuly 15, 2021
Updated
Original file nameDell_Latitude_3540_ZAL00_La_A491p_rev_1_0_kb9012p_BIOS_&_EC.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Latitude 3540 laptop, board LA-A491P, revision 1.0, platform ZAL00 and built by Compal. The package also includes EC/KBC firmware, so both the BIOS and embedded controller images are covered. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first. The archive is a RAR file of about 3.5 MB.

For board LA-A491P the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 3 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 Latitude 3540 ZAL00 LA-A491P. 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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