Acer 5742 LA-5892P BIOS (clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | 5742 |
| Board number | LA-5892P |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 1.7 MB |
| Marks | clean ME |
| Added | April 22, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | ACER 5742 la-5892p CLEAR ME.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 the Acer 5742 laptop, board number LA-5892P, produced by Compal and supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.7 MB. The file is marked as having a cleaned Intel ME region, which is noted in its file name (ACER 5742 la-5892p CLEAR ME.rar). 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 writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match, and save the original chip contents as a backup.
For board LA-5892P the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 6 BIOS dumps.
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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: Acer 5742 LA-5892P. 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.