HP CQ42 DA0AX2MB6E1 BIOS (REV E)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Model | CQ42 |
| Board number | DA0AX2MB6E1 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Quanta |
| Revision | E |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 3.8 MB |
| Added | January 18, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | HP CQ42 AMD ATI VGA DA0AX2MB6E1 REV E BIOS TEST OK.zip |
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Description
BIOS dump for the HP CQ42 laptop, board number DA0AX2MB6E1, revision E, from Quanta. The archive is a ZIP of about 3.8 MB, and its original file name notes an AMD ATI VGA variant with a test-OK mark. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this 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 printed on your motherboard match DA0AX2MB6E1 and REV E, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.
For board DA0AX2MB6E1 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 9 BIOS dumps.
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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.