Dell XPS 8500 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | XPS 8500 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 3 MB |
| Added | June 11, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | DELL XPS 8500 Cypress Point _A14.bin.zip |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
No other copies are known yet.
Description
BIOS dump for the Dell XPS 8500, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 3.0 MB under the original file name "DELL XPS 8500 Cypress Point _A14.bin.zip". The facts list the device as a laptop, though the XPS 8500 is a desktop line, so confirm the device type on your own unit before use. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Check that the model and revision match your board, and save the original chip contents before writing anything.
The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 2 BIOS dumps for the Dell XPS 8500.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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 XPS 8500. 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.