Dell Vostro 500 DS2 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | Vostro 500 |
| Platform | DS2 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Wistron |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | 7Z |
| Size | 0.7 MB |
| Added | August 29, 2020 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Dell Vostro 500 - Wistron DS2 INTEL (48.4W002.021).7z |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Dell Vostro 500 laptop, Wistron platform DS2, supplied as a 7Z archive of about 0.7 MB under the original file name Dell Vostro 500 - Wistron DS2 INTEL (48.4W002.021).7z. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. 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 flash goes wrong.
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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 500 DS2. 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.