HP Compaq CQ42-103TU-GL40-F.36 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 0.8 MB |
| Added | September 13, 2017 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Compaq CQ42-103TU-GL40-F.36.rar |
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Description
BIOS dump for an HP laptop, supplied as a RAR archive named Compaq CQ42-103TU-GL40-F.36.rar. The file name suggests a Compaq CQ42 model with the GL40 platform and F.36 version, though the page facts do not confirm the exact model or board number, so check the label on your machine first. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update.
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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 Compaq CQ42-103TU-GL40-F.36. 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.