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Dell OptiPlex 980 BIOS (2 MB)

BIOS Added: Nov 5, 2022 RAR · 3.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelOptiPlex 980
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatRAR
Size3.4 MB
BIOS chip size2 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedNovember 5, 2022
Updated
Original file nameDell Optiplex 980 25L1606E 25L6446E BIOS & EC.rar

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Description

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Dell Optiplex 980 25L1606E 25L6446E BIOS & EC

BIOS dump for the Dell OptiPlex 980 desktop motherboard, supplied as a RAR archive of about 3.4 MB for a 2 MB flash chip and including EC/KBC firmware. The original file name lists the image identifiers 25L1606E and 25L6446E. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Check that the board number and revision on your motherboard match before writing anything, and back up the original chip contents first.

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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