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Acer LA-4493P BIOS

BIOS LA-4493P Added: Dec 13, 2018 RAR · 0.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
Board numberLA-4493P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.7 MB
AddedDecember 13, 2018
Updated
Original file nameacer 4736G - LA-4493P REV1.0.rar

Where to get the file

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Description

BIOS dump for an Acer laptop, board LA-4493P, Compal-built, revision 1.0, supplied as a RAR archive named "acer 4736G - LA-4493P REV1.0.rar". The file name points to the 4736G model, so confirm that model matches your machine as well as the board number and revision. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

The catalog also lists 1 BIOS dump for board LA-4493P.

Description generated from the catalog data. ·

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 LA-4493P. 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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