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HP Pavilion 14 FAROE 18742-1 BIOS

BIOS 18742-1 Added: Feb 2, 2022 RAR · 14 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandHP
ModelPavilion 14
Board number18742-1
PlatformFAROE
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size14 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedFebruary 2, 2022
Updated
Original file nameHP Pavilion 14 FAROE_Dis_X32_MB-MV 18742-1 BIOS& KBC ENE.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the HP Pavilion 14 laptop, board number 18742-1 from Wistron, platform FAROE. The archive is a RAR of about 14.3 MB and includes EC/KBC firmware alongside the BIOS image. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update, and the EC/KBC firmware can be relevant when the embedded controller also needs restoring. Confirm that the board number and revision match your board before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 3 BIOS dumps for board 18742-1.

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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 Pavilion 14 FAROE 18742-1. 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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