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Acer TravelMate 4200 HBL51 LA-3081P BIOS

BIOS LA-3081P Added: Jan 30, 2019 RAR · 0.7 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelTravelMate 4200
Board numberLA-3081P
PlatformHBL51
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.7 MB
AddedJanuary 30, 2019
Updated
Original file nameacer travelmate 4200 HBL51 LA-3081P, REV 1.A(CORE 2 DUO).rar

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

BIOS dump for the Acer TravelMate 4200 laptop, board LA-3081P (platform HBL51, built by Compal), revision 1. The archive is about 0.7 MB and its original file name notes REV 1.A and a Core 2 Duo configuration. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match the file, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can restore it if needed.

For board LA-3081P the catalog also has 3 schematics.

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 TravelMate 4200 HBL51 LA-3081P. 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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