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TP-Link TD-W8951ND-ver 4 W25Q16 BIOS

BIOS Added: May 30, 2020 RAR · 1.2 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Revision4
FormatRAR
Size1.2 MB
BIOS chip size2 MB
AddedMay 30, 2020
Updated
Original file nameTP-Link TD-W8951ND-ver 4_W25Q16.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 for a TP-Link TD-W8951ND router, revision 4, with a 2 MB flash chip image supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.2 MB. The original file name references a W25Q16 chip, which is the part the dump was taken from. Technicians and hobbyists use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted firmware or failed update. Confirm that the device model and hardware revision match your unit, and back up its current flash 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-W8951ND-ver 4 W25Q16. 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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