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TP-LINK TD-W8901N VER 1.0 W25Q16 2MB BIOS

BIOS Added: Sep 25, 2024 RAR · 2.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Revision1.0
FormatRAR
Size2.6 MB
BIOS chip size2 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedSeptember 25, 2024
Updated
Original file nameTP-LINK TD-W8901N VER 1.0 W25Q16 2MB TESTED OK.rar

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Description

From the original post:
TP-LINK TD-W8901N VER 1.0 W25Q16 2MB TESTED OK

This is a BIOS dump for the TP-LINK TD-W8901N, hardware version 1.0, supplied as a 2 MB image and marked as tested by the uploader. The original file name refers to a W25Q16 flash chip, which matches the 2 MB size. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after corruption or a failed firmware update. Confirm that the hardware version on your device matches 1.0 and back up the original chip contents before writing anything.

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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: TP-LINK TD-W8901N VER 1.0 W25Q16 2MB. 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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