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Dlink DSL-2740U BIOS

BIOS Added: May 3, 2020 RAR · 1.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size1.9 MB
AddedMay 3, 2020
Updated
Original file nameDlink DSL-2740U.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

The facts describe a BIOS dump archived as a RAR file, roughly 1.9 MB, with the original file name "Dlink DSL-2740U.rar". The brand and model come from that file name, which points to a D-Link DSL-2740U router rather than a laptop or motherboard. No board number, revision, chip size or ME-related marks are listed, so the exact hardware it targets is not confirmed. A BIOS dump is normally used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update.

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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 →

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: Dlink DSL-2740U. 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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