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Dell OptiPlex 990 BIOS

BIOS Added: Aug 11, 2019 ZIP · 4.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelOptiPlex 990
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatZIP
Size4.8 MB
AddedAugust 11, 2019
Updated
Original file nameDELL OPTIPLEX 990 bios.zip

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

BIOS dump for the Dell OptiPlex 990 desktop motherboard, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 4.8 MB under the original file name DELL OPTIPLEX 990 bios.zip. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after the BIOS has become corrupted or a firmware update has failed. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the dump, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can recover if the new image does not work out.

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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