How to fix "ASF2 force off" on Dell E7440

Model

Dell E7440 laptop.

Symptom

1. Automatically reboot when opening the lid in sleep (S3) mode.
2. "ASF2 force off" in the BIOS system log.
3. Display "Sending Inter(R) Management Engine FW Update" and stop while re-flashing the BIOS.
   (Unplug and remove the batteries will turn off the laptop. It should be fine to boot again.)