Acer E1-521 LA-8531P BIOS (REV 1.0, 4 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | E1-521 |
| Board number | LA-8531P |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | 7Z |
| Size | 1.9 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 4 MB |
| Added | August 29, 2020 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | Acer E1-521_Compal_Q5WT6_LA-8531P_Rev_1.0_EN25Q32B.7z |
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Description
BIOS dump for the Acer E1-521 laptop, Compal board LA-8531P, PCB revision 1.0, supplied as a 7Z archive of about 1.9 MB for a 4 MB flash chip. The original file name also references the EN25Q32B chip and the Q5WT6 designation. 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 match your motherboard and save a backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if the write goes wrong.
The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 4 BIOS dumps for board LA-8531P.
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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 E1-521 LA-8531P. 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.