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Acer 5742 LA-5892P BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS LA-5892P Added: Oct 21, 2021 RAR · 1.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
Model5742
Board numberLA-5892P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.8 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedOctober 21, 2021
Updated
Original file nameACER_5742_LA_5892P_REV_1_0_BIOS_&_KBC_ORGINAL_BIOS_BACKUP_OK.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Acer 5742 laptop, board LA-5892P from Compal, revision 1.0. The archive also includes EC/KBC firmware, so the embedded controller code is part of the package. Technicians use a 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 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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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: 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.

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