MAXIMUS VIII RANGER & EC 16MB EC BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 8.2 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 16 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | December 28, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | MAXIMUS VIII RANGER BIOS & EC 16MB_EC_.zip |
Where to get the file
Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
Alternative links
No other copies are known yet.
Description
BIOS dump with EC/KBC firmware included, for a 16 MB flash chip, distributed as a ZIP archive of about 8.2 MB under the original file name MAXIMUS VIII RANGER BIOS & EC 16MB_EC_.zip. The file name points to an ASUS Maximus VIII Ranger board, but the facts do not give a board number or revision, so confirm the exact board and revision on your motherboard before using it. A BIOS dump like this is used with a programmer to reprogram the SPI flash chip after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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: MAXIMUS VIII RANGER & EC 16MB EC. 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.