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Z97-K (2901 31.03.2016) EEPROM 25Q64FVA1Q BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 10, 2022 RAR · 4.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatRAR
Size4.9 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
AddedApril 10, 2022
Updated
Original file nameBIOS Z97-K (2901 31.03.2016) EEPROM 25Q64FVA1Q.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 desktop motherboard, supplied as a RAR archive of about 4.9 MB, with the chip size listed as 8 MB. The original file name is BIOS Z97-K (2901 31.03.2016) EEPROM 25Q64FVA1Q.rar, which points to a Z97-K board, though no brand, board number or revision is given in the facts, so confirm the exact model on your board before using it. Technicians use a BIOS 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. ·

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: Z97-K (2901 31.03.2016) EEPROM 25Q64FVA1Q. 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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