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HP COMPAQ DC7800 SMAL FROM FACTOR PC POLAR REV A 4MB BIOS

BIOS Added: Mar 13, 2024 RAR · 1.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
RevisionA
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.7 MB
BIOS chip size4 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedMarch 13, 2024
Updated
Original file nameHP_COMPAQ_DC7800_SMAL_FROM_FACTOR_PC_POLAR_REV_A_4MB_WORKING_BIOS.rar

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Description

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HP COMPAQ DC7800 SMAL FROM FACTOR PC POLAR REV A 4MB WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for an HP Compaq DC7800 Small Form Factor PC, revision A, supplied for a 4 MB flash chip and marked as tested by the uploader. The archive is a RAR file of about 1.7 MB. A BIOS dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision match your machine, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup. The "tested" mark comes from the uploader and is not verified by this catalog.

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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 COMPAQ DC7800 SMAL FROM FACTOR PC POLAR REV A 4MB. 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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