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Dell Vostro 1540 BIOS

BIOS Added: Sep 28, 2017 RAR · 0.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelVostro 1540
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.8 MB
AddedSeptember 28, 2017
Updated
Original file namevostro 1540.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

This is a BIOS dump for the Dell Vostro 1540 laptop, supplied as a RAR archive named vostro 1540.rar at roughly 0.8 MB. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after the BIOS has been corrupted or a firmware update has failed. The facts for this file do not list a board number, revision, chip size or any cleaning or EC marks, so confirm the exact board number and revision on your motherboard before flashing anything.

For the Dell Vostro 1540 the catalog also has 4 BIOS dumps.

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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 Vostro 1540. 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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