X405UQ AS305 rev 2.1 ME CLEAN BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Revision | 2.1 |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 5.3 MB |
| Added | March 27, 2020 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | X405UQ AS305 rev 2.1 ME_CLEAN.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, revision 2.1, supplied as a RAR archive of about 5.3 MB. The original file name is X405UQ AS305 rev 2.1 ME_CLEAN.rar, which suggests the model is the X405UQ and that the Intel ME region has been cleaned. The facts do not name the board number, chip size or ODM, so confirm those against your own board 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: X405UQ AS305 rev 2.1 ME CLEAN. 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.