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Dell Vostro 3300 BIOS

BIOS Added: Oct 4, 2018 RAR · 1.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelVostro 3300
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.9 MB
AddedOctober 4, 2018
Updated
Original file nameVOSTRO 3300 PA-12 PA-2E PA-3E DW30 UM MB 48.4EX02.011.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

BIOS dump for the Dell Vostro 3300 laptop, delivered as a RAR archive of about 1.9 MB. The original file name, VOSTRO 3300 PA-12 PA-2E PA-3E DW30 UM MB 48.4EX02.011.rar, suggests the dump is tied to a 48.4EX02.011 BIOS build, but no board number, revision or flash chip size is listed here, so check those yourself. A BIOS dump is used with a programmer to reprogram the SPI flash chip after corruption or a failed update.

For the Dell Vostro 3300 the catalog also has 1 schematic and 3 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 3300. 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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