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HP 8740w F.60 Rev.A- CLEAR ME BIOS

BIOS Added: Jan 18, 2021 RAR · 4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
RevisionA
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4 MB
Marksclean ME, tested by uploader
AddedJanuary 18, 2021
Updated
Original file nameHP 8740w F.60 Rev.A-new_CLEAR ME-TESTED OK.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

BIOS dump for an HP laptop, revision A, supplied as a RAR archive of about 4.0 MB. The original file name is HP 8740w F.60 Rev.A-new_CLEAR ME-TESTED OK.rar, which indicates a cleaned Intel ME region and a note from the uploader that it was tested, though the catalog has not verified that claim. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS 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 →

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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 8740w F.60 Rev.A- CLEAR ME. 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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