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Dell Latitude 3540 ZAL00 LA-A491P BIOS

BIOS LA-A491P Added: Jun 9, 2021 RAR · 6.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelLatitude 3540
Board numberLA-A491P
PlatformZAL00
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size6.9 MB
AddedJune 9, 2021
Updated
Original file nameDell Latitude 3540_ZAL00 La A491p KB9012.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell Latitude 3540 laptop, board number LA-A491P, platform ZAL00, built by Compal. The archive is named Dell Latitude 3540_ZAL00 La A491p KB9012.rar and is about 6.9 MB. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number on your motherboard matches LA-A491P, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 3 BIOS dumps for board LA-A491P.

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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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