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Dell Vostro 3500 BIOS

BIOS Added: May 20, 2021 RAR · 1.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelVostro 3500
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.8 MB
AddedMay 20, 2021
Updated
Original file namebios dell vostro 3500 a12.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 3500 laptop, delivered as a RAR archive named bios dell vostro 3500 a12.rar (about 1.8 MB). Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. No board number, revision or chip size is listed for this file, so confirm the exact board and revision on your own motherboard before flashing. Read and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if something goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics and 11 BIOS dumps for the Dell Vostro 3500.

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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 3500. 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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