Acer E1-521 LA-8531P BIOS (REV 2.0)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | E1-521 |
| Board number | LA-8531P |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 2.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | ZIP |
| Size | 1.6 MB |
| Marks | includes EC firmware |
| Added | April 29, 2020 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | acer e1-521 Q5WT6 LA-8531P rev 2.0 main+ec.zip |
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Opens the matching file on RM Schematics, or its source details if it is not catalogued there yet.
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Description
BIOS dump for the Acer E1-521 laptop, Compal board LA-8531P, PCB revision 2.0. The package includes EC/KBC firmware alongside the main BIOS image, so both can be restored in one pass. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your board match, and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if something goes wrong.
For board LA-8531P the catalog also has 1 schematic and 4 BIOS dumps.
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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.