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ABW50 LA-C501P BIOS

BIOS LA-C501P Added: Dec 21, 2023 RAR · 8.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-C501P
PlatformABW50
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size8.4 MB
Markstested by uploader, includes EC firmware
AddedDecember 21, 2023
Updated
Original file nameABW50_LA_C501P_REV_1_0_2015_04_14_BIOS_&_KBEC_HF_i7_5500U_WORKING.rar

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Description

From the original post:
ABW50 LA-C501P REV 1.0 2015-04-14 BIOS & KBEC HF i7-5500U WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Compal LA-C501P laptop board, revision 1.0, on the ABW50 platform. The package also includes EC/KBC firmware and is marked as tested by the uploader. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if needed.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 3 BIOS dumps for board LA-C501P.

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 →

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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: ABW50 LA-C501P. 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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