HP 4445S 11242-1 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | 4445S |
| Board number | 11242-1 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Wistron |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 2.5 MB |
| Added | May 26, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | HP 4445S_11242-1_Popeye 14mb 48 4sm01 011.rar |
Where to get the file
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Description
BIOS dump for the HP 4445S laptop, board number 11242-1, with Wistron listed as the manufacturer. The archive is a RAR file of about 2.5 MB, and its original name, "HP 4445S_11242-1_Popeye 14mb 48 4sm01 011.rar", suggests a 14 MB flash chip, though the facts do not confirm this. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision match your machine, and back up the original chip contents first.
For board 11242-1 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 1 BIOS dump.
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: HP 4445S 11242-1. 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.