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AILE2 NM-A161 BIOS

BIOS NM-A161 Added: Feb 12, 2019 RAR · 0.1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-A161
PlatformAILE2
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.1 MB
AddedFebruary 12, 2019
Updated
Original file nameUE1 - IT8586E - Compal AILE2 NM-A161 dump OK.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 a Compal laptop, board number NM-A161, platform AILE2, supplied as a RAR archive named UE1 - IT8586E - Compal AILE2 NM-A161 dump OK. The file name mentions an IT8586E, which is the embedded controller that the dump is labeled for, though the facts do not confirm further details about the chip layout. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update.

For board NM-A161 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 12 BIOS dumps.

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: AILE2 NM-A161. 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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