latitude 5440 la-m401p la-m402p password

[global1]

now try these files ...

I tried your files, but they didn't work. With all files I got same result. Only Dell logo with 'Secured with Dell safebios'. Also fan spin is high.

Also I tried to go through the steps, but I can use some extra information/class. Would you like to help me? You tell to install python and that the command is in the readme file. Does this mean that while installing python I need to use a command during the install, or are the commands needed later on when opening python? The readme file is full of information, and it's not clear to me what is command is important. For now I just installed python 3.13.
I downloaded Dell update bios, placed in BIOSUtilitie, and renamed it. Went to CMD, but the command is not recognized as an internal or external command. So, I'm doing it wrong, and it seems that it's good to already have some knowladge how to use python, and also I need to find MFit 16.1.

[Markus1741]

Try this unlocked file from your original file ....

[CannyMcFanny]

Hi, Could I please request an unlocked bios for my 5440 ST:J3V49Y3

Thanks

[global1]

Download Bios_Utilities from github by master platomav, install Python (you have in Readme the command), download update exe from Dell site, move it to Bios_Utilities, rename it without dots or spaces (i.e Latitude_5440_Precision_3480_1.16.0.exe to Latitude_5440_Precision_3480_1_16_0.exe) and use Dell_PFS_Extract.py in cmd ( Dell_PFS_Extract.py [space] Latitude_5440_Precision_3480_1_16_0.exe.) You have to merge 32Mb and 16Mb files to have full bios image then use MFIT 16.1 to decompose full bios image then replace Bios_rgn and ME_Subpartition with ones extracted from update, renaming them as in Decompose folder ( bios_region as BiosPlugin#BiosRegion.bin and ME firmware as ME Sub Partition.bin) Then hit Built tab, MFIT will split bios image in 2 files, one for 32Mb and another for 16Mb chipsets.
Class dismissed!

Hello Volinakis,

Thank you very much for the messages. Tomorrow, or teusday I will take time to walk through the steps that you explained, and I will message you back to let you know if I managed to build a bios.
The factory bios mode files that I got from qayyum786 did'nt work, so this motherboard is a good test object.

[volinakis]

I'm in for that, and I show you respect, but I don't accept to be approached like I'm stupid. I do a lot for free for people in my life, and in my neighbourhood I'm also known for that, but if I would right away show frustration, than it wouldn't benefit enybody. People are different, communicate different, and need to find eachother in what they need, and want.

now try these files ...

[volinakis]

Would you please be so kind to teach me how to extract modules form update package, because that's for sure a thing I don't understand, and I'm willing to teach. And yes, compare file results would be the best and safest way of checking a file, but I didn't, because I never did run into this problem before with the new programmers. When using the older EZP I whas more aware of it, and I need to do that again with this type of model laptop. Also I check ME for corporate and consumer, but always consumer. Even when I worked at a company where we fixed motherboards from laptops it whas ME consumer, because it always where consumer laptops. For this model I see only ME corporate on paid site, and also on this site when downloading files. And I must be honest that I spend some time to find ME 16v online, but I couldn't find it, so I couldn't play with files.

So, now you showed me something I don't know nothing about, so if you are still up for it, than please teach me.

Download Bios_Utilities from github by master platomav, install Python (you have in Readme the command), download update exe from Dell site, move it to Bios_Utilities, rename it without dots or spaces (i.e Latitude_5440_Precision_3480_1.16.0.exe to Latitude_5440_Precision_3480_1_16_0.exe) and use Dell_PFS_Extract.py in cmd ( Dell_PFS_Extract.py [space] Latitude_5440_Precision_3480_1_16_0.exe.) You have to merge 32Mb and 16Mb files to have full bios image then use MFIT 16.1 to decompose full bios image then replace Bios_rgn and ME_Subpartition with ones extracted from update, renaming them as in Decompose folder ( bios_region as BiosPlugin#BiosRegion.bin and ME firmware as ME Sub Partition.bin) Then hit Built tab, MFIT will split bios image in 2 files, one for 32Mb and another for 16Mb chipsets.
Class dismissed!

[global1]

That's cool you should appreciate and respect people those are trying to help you without demanding a single penny

I'm in for that, and I show you respect, but I don't accept to be approached like I'm stupid. I do a lot for free for people in my life, and in my neighbourhood I'm also known for that, but if I would right away show frustration, than it wouldn't benefit enybody. People are different, communicate different, and need to find eachother in what they need, and want.

[global1]

stop it right now please ! No more arguments.

Sorry, whe are almost there

[global1]

you are welcome, your text proves once again that you should start knitting ... Yes, NEVER happened to me because I read chipset 2-3 times and compare results, if I have 2 identical it means I have a good backup, now you did learn something you didn't think in your MORE than 10 years experience ... look at this picture and maybe (but slim chances) you'll understand why you have to provide bios backup and serial ... If you ask nicely I will teach you how to extract modules from update package ...

Would you please be so kind to teach me how to extract modules form update package, because that's for sure a thing I don't understand, and I'm willing to teach. And yes, compare file results would be the best and safest way of checking a file, but I didn't, because I never did run into this problem before with the new programmers. When using the older EZP I whas more aware of it, and I need to do that again with this type of model laptop. Also I check ME for corporate and consumer, but always consumer. Even when I worked at a company where we fixed motherboards from laptops it whas ME consumer, because it always where consumer laptops. For this model I see only ME corporate on paid site, and also on this site when downloading files. And I must be honest that I spend some time to find ME 16v online, but I couldn't find it, so I couldn't play with files.

So, now you showed me something I don't know nothing about, so if you are still up for it, than please teach me.

[qayyum786]

How dare you!!!! 10 years of programming, no no no, MORE than 10 years, thank you. And that the programmer doesn't read a file correct can happen. I'm totally not the first one who that happend to. Except for you ofcourse, because you must be the best of the best......of the best..........your simply the best, better than all the rest..............
Nope, in all those years I never needed to build a bios image from scratch, because the site where you pay money for has the files provided, and when something goes wrong, they will not help, because they only share the files, unlock them, and build them. I Mostly using HxD to copy DMI and Windows key, and sometims clear me. I mostly repair motherboard on componend level, and I don't have much to do with bios related problems. Mostly motherboards with short circuit, replacing PCH, CPU, GPU, VRAM, all other important IC chips, and mainly repairing traces. Also replacing EC, and if necessary programming the EC.
Also on the paid site you don't have that kind of rules like here, so that's also new for me, so just chill, somethimes things go different in live, but remember where here just talking about bios files, it's not the and of the world. You are so frustrated that it isn't healthy.
But thank you enyway for giving me information about all modules in bios upate package, and taking the effort to share picture. You informed me about Cv3, and Cv3plus, so I think I need to look further for another package. I will look in to that, and I also check the rules of this site.

That's cool you should appreciate and respect people those are trying to help you without demanding a single penny

[SMDFlea]

stop it right now please ! No more arguments.

[volinakis]

How dare you!!!! 10 years of programming, no no no, MORE than 10 years, thank you. And that the programmer doesn't read a file correct can happen. I'm totally not the first one who that happend to. Except for you ofcourse, because you must be the best of the best......of the best..........your simply the best, better than all the rest..............
Nope, in all those years I never needed to build a bios image from scratch, because the site where you pay money for has the files provided, and when something goes wrong, they will not help, because they only share the files, unlock them, and build them. I Mostly using HxD to copy DMI and Windows key, and sometims clear me. I mostly repair motherboard on componend level, and I don't have much to do with bios related problems. Mostly motherboards with short circuit, replacing PCH, CPU, GPU, VRAM, all other important IC chips, and mainly repairing traces. Also replacing EC, and if necessary programming the EC.
Also on the paid site you don't have that kind of rules like here, so that's also new for me, so just chill, somethimes things go different in live, but remember where here just talking about bios files, it's not the and of the world. You are so frustrated that it isn't healthy.
But thank you enyway for giving me information about all modules in bios upate package, and taking the effort to share picture. You informed me about Cv3, and Cv3plus, so I think I need to look further for another package. I will look in to that, and I also check the rules of this site.

you are welcome, your text proves once again that you should start knitting ... Yes, NEVER happened to me because I read chipset 2-3 times and compare results, if I have 2 identical it means I have a good backup, now you did learn something you didn't think in your MORE than 10 years experience ... look at this picture and maybe (but slim chances) you'll understand why you have to provide bios backup and serial ... If you ask nicely I will teach you how to extract modules from update package ...

[global1]

10 years of programming yet you read chipsets "bad" 10 years of using bios tools yet you don't know how to build a bios image from scratch having ALL modules in bios update package, see photo! Sure, is my duty to ask you what you mean by "bad", because I am asking for help! You "explained what happened" whining that you get conned by a paid site instead of reading rules and post bios backup and service tag, as in RULES! Quit "programming" and start knitting!

How dare you!!!! 10 years of programming, no no no, MORE than 10 years, thank you. And that the programmer doesn't read a file correct can happen. I'm totally not the first one who that happend to. Except for you ofcourse, because you must be the best of the best......of the best..........your simply the best, better than all the rest..............
Nope, in all those years I never needed to build a bios image from scratch, because the site where you pay money for has the files provided, and when something goes wrong, they will not help, because they only share the files, unlock them, and build them. I Mostly using HxD to copy DMI and Windows key, and sometims clear me. I mostly repair motherboard on componend level, and I don't have much to do with bios related problems. Mostly motherboards with short circuit, replacing PCH, CPU, GPU, VRAM, all other important IC chips, and mainly repairing traces. Also replacing EC, and if necessary programming the EC.
Also on the paid site you don't have that kind of rules like here, so that's also new for me, so just chill, somethimes things go different in live, but remember where here just talking about bios files, it's not the and of the world. You are so frustrated that it isn't healthy.
But thank you enyway for giving me information about all modules in bios upate package, and taking the effort to share picture. You informed me about Cv3, and Cv3plus, so I think I need to look further for another package. I will look in to that, and I also check the rules of this site.

[volinakis]

- I'm able to read a bios chipset. I programm for more then 10 years. Started with simple EZP, and now heaving fun with the XGecu PRO, using HxD, using ME analyzer v1.307.0 r353 (yes, latest version), Flash image tool. Also use different commends in ME Analyzer, for example to check that the touchscreen settings are correct, after changing settings in Flash imag tool. So no problem with all of that. Only problem I had whas saving a 'bad' file, and therefore needed clean files, bios factory mode files.
- You didn't ask what I ment with 'bad', and you say bad means in no way empty, but that's just your opinion.
- I explained what happend, but you only responded with: 'as I said, upload your bios backup ...'. Sir yes Sir!
- I understand basic English, but it seems that you only can act on the way you know, so if someone sends you a file. If you understood what bios factory mode files are, than you wouldn't act so frustrated. You just asumed that you could use the 'bad' file.

It doesn't metter any more, because watch how gayyum786 reacted to my qeustion on the other page 'Dell latitude 5440 la-m402p rev 1.0(A00)'...........

Hopefully you recover, and next time make a choice for the better. If you feel that you are frustrated so quick, don't try to 'help', because as it seems you are only in for showing your frustrations, and I just wanted files.

A semantic goodbey to you!

10 years of programming yet you read chipsets "bad" 10 years of using bios tools yet you don't know how to build a bios image from scratch having ALL modules in bios update package, see photo! Sure, is my duty to ask you what you mean by "bad", because I am asking for help! You "explained what happened" whining that you get conned by a paid site instead of reading rules and post bios backup and service tag, as in RULES! Quit "programming" and start knitting!

[global1]

lol, I'm frustrated because you are not able to read a bios chipset, sure! And I'm also frustrated because you are not able to explain clearly what is your laptop's problem, "bad" means in no way empty! I'm also frustrated because you are not able to understand basic English and READ THE RULES of this forum.

- I'm able to read a bios chipset. I programm for more then 10 years. Started with simple EZP, and now heaving fun with the XGecu PRO, using HxD, using ME analyzer v1.307.0 r353 (yes, latest version), Flash image tool. Also use different commends in ME Analyzer, for example to check that the touchscreen settings are correct, after changing settings in Flash imag tool. So no problem with all of that. Only problem I had whas saving a 'bad' file, and therefore needed clean files, bios factory mode files.
- You didn't ask what I ment with 'bad', and you say bad means in no way empty, but that's just your opinion.
- I explained what happend, but you only responded with: 'as I said, upload your bios backup ...'. Sir yes Sir!
- I understand basic English, but it seems that you only can act on the way you know, so if someone sends you a file. If you understood what bios factory mode files are, than you wouldn't act so frustrated. You just asumed that you could use the 'bad' file.

It doesn't metter any more, because watch how gayyum786 reacted to my qeustion on the other page 'Dell latitude 5440 la-m402p rev 1.0(A00)'...........

Hopefully you recover, and next time make a choice for the better. If you feel that you are frustrated so quick, don't try to 'help', because as it seems you are only in for showing your frustrations, and I just wanted files.

A semantic goodbey to you!

[volinakis]

Yes, you did. Still I thought I did what you asked me, and that you did understand that if I say 16mb is bad, that it's not usable, and that's why I ask for bios factory mode files. So, that's why I tell you to keep in mind that sometimes it takes a little bit more to get to the same point. We are just two humans who try to understand eachother.
You already know my situation, but you still don't seem to provide me with different files I can test. But rather you like to send messages to share your frustrations, and yes, that will not help me to make the laptop work.

Thank you for your time. I will put out another request to see if somebody can help me.

lol, I'm frustrated because you are not able to read a bios chipset, sure! And I'm also frustrated because you are not able to explain clearly what is your laptop's problem, "bad" means in no way empty! I'm also frustrated because you are not able to understand basic English and READ THE RULES of this forum.

[global1]

Hello Badcaps users,

Does enybody has bios factory mode files for me that I can test for motherboard LA-M401P?
I don't have the original 16mb file, so I don't know if the file needs to be ME corporate, or ME consumer. Maybe you can provide me with different sets of the 16mb, and 32mb files that I can use to test.

I only have 32mb file.
ST: C940GY3

Thank you in advance.

[global1]

I just told you that bios is split in both chipsets so ... bios backup-singular! but let's talk semantics, for sure this will make your laptop working ...

Yes, you did. Still I thought I did what you asked me, and that you did understand that if I say 16mb is bad, that it's not usable, and that's why I ask for bios factory mode files. So, that's why I tell you to keep in mind that sometimes it takes a little bit more to get to the same point. We are just two humans who try to understand eachother.
You already know my situation, but you still don't seem to provide me with different files I can test. But rather you like to send messages to share your frustrations, and yes, that will not help me to make the laptop work.

Thank you for your time. I will put out another request to see if somebody can help me.

[volinakis]

You told me: 'as I said, upload your bios backup', so I thought you understood that my file wasn't usable, and that you just wanted me to upload one file 'bios backup'. You didn't ask for 'bios backupS', so multiple files.

It seems that you are very annoyed with me. Maybe you can keep in mind that sometimes it takes a little bit more to get to the same point. No need to act up!

I just told you that bios is split in both chipsets so ... bios backup-singular! but let's talk semantics, for sure this will make your laptop working ...

[global1]

sure, and I have to guess that 16mb is empty ...

You told me: 'as I said, upload your bios backup', so I thought you understood that my file wasn't usable, and that you just wanted me to upload one file 'bios backup'. You didn't ask for 'bios backupS', so multiple files.

It seems that you are very annoyed with me. Maybe you can keep in mind that sometimes it takes a little bit more to get to the same point. No need to act up!