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Acer XC-780 SONIAH 16502-1 BIOS

BIOS 16502-1 Added: Mar 24, 2022 RAR · 4.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandAcer
ModelXC-780
Board number16502-1
PlatformSONIAH
Board maker (ODM)Wistron
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.8 MB
AddedMarch 24, 2022
Updated
Original file nameAcer XC-780 (Soniah_2 16502-1).rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Acer XC-780 laptop, board number 16502-1, platform SONIAH, with Wistron listed as the ODM. The archive is a RAR file of about 4.8 MB, original name "Acer XC-780 (Soniah_2 16502-1).rar". 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 writing anything, confirm that the board number on your motherboard matches 16502-1 and back up the original chip contents so you can recover if the flash goes wrong.

The catalog also lists 1 BIOS dump for board 16502-1.

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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 XC-780 SONIAH 16502-1. 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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