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ACER Chrombook CB3-431 P4GCR MAIN rev 2.1 BIOS

BIOS Added: Jan 24, 2024 RAR · 1.9 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
Revision2.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.9 MB
AddedJanuary 24, 2024
Updated
Original file nameACER Chrombook CB3-431 P4GCR MAIN rev 2.1 .rar

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Description

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ACER Chrombook CB3-431 P4GCR MAIN rev 2.1

BIOS dump for the Acer Chromebook CB3-431 laptop, board P4GCR MAIN at revision 2.1, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.9 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The file name spells the model as "Chrombook," so check the model printed on your own board or laptop label before relying on it. Confirm that the board number and revision match yours, and read and save the original chip contents before writing anything to it.

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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 Chrombook CB3-431 P4GCR MAIN rev 2.1. 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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