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HP DV6 BIOS

BIOS Added: Dec 4, 2017 7Z · 1.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
ModelDV6
DeviceLaptop
Format7Z
Size1.7 MB
AddedDecember 4, 2017
Updated
Original file nameHP_dv6_3040er_Quanat_LX6HP_Pavilion.7z

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 the HP DV6 laptop, delivered as a 7Z archive of about 1.7 MB under the original file name HP_dv6_3040er_Quanat_LX6HP_Pavilion.7z. No board number, revision or chip size is listed in the file details, so confirm that your machine's board matches before using it. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Read and save the original chip contents first so you have a fallback if the write goes wrong.

For the HP DV6 the catalog also has 4 schematics and 20 BIOS dumps.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 DV6. 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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