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Dell OptiPlex 990 BIOS (2 MB)

BIOS Added: Dec 28, 2021 RAR · 0.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelOptiPlex 990
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatRAR
Size0.2 MB
BIOS chip size2 MB
AddedDecember 28, 2021
Updated
Original file nameDELL OPTIPLEX 990 E93839 KA0121 2MB BIOS .rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Dell OptiPlex 990 desktop motherboard, supplied for a 2 MB flash chip. The archive is a RAR file named DELL OPTIPLEX 990 E93839 KA0121 2MB BIOS .rar, and the E93839 and KA0121 codes in that name are the identifiers to compare against your board. A technician uses a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm the board number and revision match yours and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 3 BIOS dumps for the Dell OptiPlex 990.

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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 990. 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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