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Acer Aspire V5-121 BIOS

BIOS Added: Sep 10, 2018 7Z · 2.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelAspire V5-121
DeviceLaptop
Format7Z
Size2.1 MB
BIOS chip size4 MB
AddedSeptember 10, 2018
Updated
Original file nameAcer_V5.1-.rom aspire v5-121.7z

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

From the original post:
WINBOND 25Q32BVS1G DA0ZHGMB6D0 REV D

BIOS dump for the Acer Aspire V5-121 laptop, supplied for a 4 MB SPI flash chip and archived as a 7Z file of about 2.1 MB. The original file name is Acer_V5.1-.rom aspire v5-121.7z. The post caption names a Winbond 25Q32BVS1G chip and the board marking DA0ZHGMB6D0 REV D, which technicians can compare against the markings on their own board. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or failed update.

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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 V5-121. 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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