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Dell OptiPlex 980 BIOS (2 MB)

BIOS Added: Jan 8, 2018 RAR · 0.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelOptiPlex 980
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatRAR
Size0.6 MB
BIOS chip size2 MB
AddedJanuary 8, 2018
Updated
Original file nameDell Optiplex 980_25L1606E.BIN.rar

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell OptiPlex 980 desktop motherboard, supplied for a 2 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file named Dell Optiplex 980_25L1606E.BIN.rar, about 0.6 MB. A dump like this is used with a programmer to reprogram the SPI flash after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your board, and save the original chip contents as a backup.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 4 BIOS dumps for the Dell OptiPlex 980.

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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 OptiPlex 980. 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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