[REQUEST] Dell Inspiron 3442 & 3542 BIOS Unlock

[Jarit.lal]

Hi,
I need to unlock bios to disable integrated graphics option and use only discrete graphics . Here is the link to download latest BIOS flash .

http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER02355499M/1/3442A04.EXE

[Jarit.lal]

I followed this guide as I had aptio bios. http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads...SR-unlock!


And i got thiese form sets . How could i enable other menu !!

Code:

UEFI Protocol Detected
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                                String Packages
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Offset:        Language:
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0x1739C        en-US (0x0)


                                   Form Sets
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Offset:        Title:
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0x49E0A        Main (0x6F from string package 0x0)
0x4A0E0        Advanced (0x71 from string package 0x0)
0x4AAC8        Intel (0xA3 from string package 0x0)
0x4ABDD        Security (0x75 from string package 0x0)
0x4B87F        Boot (0x77 from string package 0x0)
0x4C194        Exit (0x79 from string package 0x0)
0x4C3FF        Main (0x7 from string package 0x0)
0x5DD07        Advanced (0x1D from string package 0x0)
0x68B09        Chipset (0x1F from string package 0x0)
0x7377F        Boot (0x21 from string package 0x0)
0x74607        Security (0x3A from string package 0x0)
0x74D44        Save & Exit (0x4E from string package 0x0)

[circusdevil]

Thank you for reading. I am wondering if it is at all possible to unlock all options on a Dell Inspiron 17 5748 bios? If so can I have some help. I have tried to with no success. I cant even find a program to open the bios. You can download it at the link below. Thanks for any help or advice.



http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER02355499M/1/3442A04.EXE

[hemanth_bk]

hi all

i am newbie to this forum

guys i really need your help to unlock my bios to access extra features like disabling/enabling
graphics adapter and nvidia optimus technology and etc etc ...

really i am in a hurry for my project work since my exams are near ,

requesting you to help me at the earliest

my laptop details as below

DELL Inspiron 15 (3542, Early 2014)
Service Tag: 289N612 | Express Service Code: 4853491526


bios : http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER02781308M/1/3442A06.EXE

[hemanth_bk]

waiting only for anyone to reply

[BDMaster]

Use This tool run It as Admin and upload the result file here :

http://rghost.net/7GBZt7FVt

let me know
Regards

P.S. I would try the Slic 2.1 too !

[hemanth_bk]

hi ..thanks for your assistance ..here are my results

[aimeehuang]

I am also had this problem before, but is not the 3542 laptop, i contact the support and solved my problem.

[idi0t]

I own the same model(Tag: 3Y1M912). I want the capability to boot from the HDD in Caddy(in place of ODD). Please help.

Here is the latest BIOS version of this model from Dell: http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER03173200M/1/3442A08.EXE

[tyoupo]

Following given method enable you to unlock bios within few minutes. For more assistance support check Dell Inspiron 3542 Manual or ask dell community for help :

• Restart the system. Click on Start, Turn off Computer and Restart.
  
• At the Dell loading screen Tap F2 to enter the BIOS. "Entering Setup" will appear when the command has been recognised. Certain models may use a different key. The key will be displayed during the boot process. For most Dell laptops and desktops, the key is F2.
  
• Once loaded, depending on BIOS age and type, you can reset the defaults by either using F9 key to Load Defaults (Shown as an option at the bottom of the screen), the Alt + F key combination, or the Load Defaults button shown on the screen, to load the factory defaults.
  
• Press Esc on your keyboard and select Save and exit, or click the Exit button, again depending on the version you have.
  
• Choose the Enter key to save all changes and exit the BIOS screen. Allow your system to restart for the BIOS settings to reset.