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Dell OptiPlex 3040 BIOS (16 MB)

BIOS Added: Oct 31, 2020 RAR · 4.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelOptiPlex 3040
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatRAR
Size4.6 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB
AddedOctober 31, 2020
Updated
Original file namedell optiplex 3040 W25Q128BV@WSON8_20201026_140755.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

Dell OptiPlex 3040 is listed in the catalog as a BIOS dump file. The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 4 BIOS dumps for the Dell OptiPlex 3040. Technicians write dumps like this to the BIOS chip with a programmer to bring a board back after BIOS corruption.

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 OptiPlex 3040. 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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