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Dell Vostro 3888 18463-2 BIOS

BIOS 18463-2 Added: Aug 21, 2022 RAR · 8.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandDell
ModelVostro 3888
Board number18463-2
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size8.4 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedAugust 21, 2022
Updated
Original file nameVostro 3888 18463-2 D10 ENTRY WORKING BIOS.rar

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Description

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Vostro 3888 18463-2 D10 ENTRY WORKING BIOS

BIOS dump for the Dell Vostro 3888 laptop, Wistron board 18463-2, supplied as a RAR archive of about 8.4 MB and marked as tested by the uploader. The original file name includes D10 and "ENTRY WORKING BIOS", so the revision label should be checked against your own board before use. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision match, and back up the original chip contents before writing anything to it.

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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 3888 18463-2. 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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