APW5U LA-C401P BIOS (16 MB / 8 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | LA-C401P |
| Platform | APW5U |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 31 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 16 MB / 8 MB |
| Added | May 16, 2024 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | APW5U LA-C401P BIOS 8MB & 16MB.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
APW5U LA-C401P BIOS 8MB & 16MB BIOS dump for the Compal LA-C401P laptop board (platform APW5U), supplied in RAR format at about 31.1 MB with versions for both 16 MB and 8 MB flash chips. The file name is APW5U LA-C401P BIOS 8MB & 16MB.rar. 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, pick the variant that fits your chip size, and back up the original chip contents first.
For board LA-C401P the catalog also has 1 schematic and 12 BIOS dumps.
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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: APW5U LA-C401P. 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.