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P42F intel i3 K42F REV 3.2 ROM BIOS

BIOS Added: Feb 23, 2021 RAR · 1.3 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Revision3.2
FormatRAR
Size1.3 MB
AddedFebruary 23, 2021
Updated
Original file nameP42F intel i3 K42F REV 3.2 ROM .rar

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, revision 3.2, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.3 MB under the original file name "P42F intel i3 K42F REV 3.2 ROM .rar". The file name suggests an Intel i3 platform with the K42F and P42F designations, but the brand and board number are not given in the source, so confirm them against your motherboard before use. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

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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 →

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: P42F intel i3 K42F REV 3.2 ROM. 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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