TPN-Q178-DAX31MB1AA0 REV; A i7 8G BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Revision | A |
| Device | Desktop motherboard |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 5.3 MB |
| Added | December 12, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | TPN-Q178-DAX31MB1AA0 REV; A i7 8G.rar |
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 for a desktop motherboard, revision A, supplied as a RAR archive of about 5.3 MB. The original file name is TPN-Q178-DAX31MB1AA0 REV; A i7 8G.rar, which suggests a Q178 platform board with the number DAX31MB1AA0, though the facts do not name a brand or model. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer 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: TPN-Q178-DAX31MB1AA0 REV; A i7 8G. 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.