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HP CQ42 DA0AX2MB6E1 BIOS (REV E)

BIOS DA0AX2MB6E1 Added: Dec 17, 2022 ZIP · 1.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
ModelCQ42
Board numberDA0AX2MB6E1
Board maker (ODM)Quanta
RevisionE
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size1.1 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedDecember 17, 2022
Updated
Original file nameHP CQ42 AMD DA0AX2MB6E1 REV E ATI VGA WORKING BIOS 100%.zip

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Description

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HP CQ42 AMD DA0AX2MB6E1 REV E ATI VGA WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the HP CQ42 laptop, Quanta board DA0AX2MB6E1, revision E. The uploader marks it as tested, and the original file name is HP CQ42 AMD DA0AX2MB6E1 REV E ATI VGA WORKING BIOS 100%.zip, packed in a ZIP archive of about 1.1 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. Confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match DA0AX2MB6E1 REV E before flashing, and read and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 9 BIOS dumps for board DA0AX2MB6E1.

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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 CQ42 DA0AX2MB6E1. 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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