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Acer Aspire A514-51KG PIKACHU 18801-1M BIOS

BIOS 18801-1M Added: Apr 28, 2021 ZIP · 4.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelAspire A514-51KG
Board number18801-1M
PlatformPIKACHU
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size4.7 MB
BIOS chip size1 MB
AddedApril 28, 2021
Updated
Original file nameAspire_A514_51KG_WLBI0_1_04_PIKACHU_KL_18801_1M_448_0FT16_001M.zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Acer Aspire A514-51KG laptop, board number 18801-1M from Wistron (platform PIKACHU), supplied for a 1 MB flash chip in a ZIP archive of about 4.7 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file name, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup.

The catalog also lists 1 BIOS dump for board 18801-1M.

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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 Aspire A514-51KG PIKACHU 18801-1M. 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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