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Acer TravelMate P256 LA-B162P BIOS

BIOS LA-B162P Added: Dec 13, 2022 RAR · 1.6 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelTravelMate P256
Board numberLA-B162P
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size1.6 MB
AddedDecember 13, 2022
Updated
Original file nameACER TRAVELMATE P256 Z5WBH Z5WAH LA-B162P REV_1.0 2014-03-11.rar

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Description

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ACER TRAVELMATE P256 Z5WBH Z5WAH LA-B162P REV_1.0 2014-03-11

BIOS dump for the Acer TravelMate P256 laptop, board LA-B162P revision 1.0, with an ODM of Compal. The archive is a RAR file of about 1.6 MB, and its original name also references Z5WBH and Z5WAH. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision match your board, and save a backup of the original chip contents.

The catalog also lists 3 schematics, 2 boardview files, and 8 BIOS dumps for board LA-B162P.

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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 TravelMate P256 LA-B162P. 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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