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APW5U LA-C401P BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS LA-C401P Added: Sep 9, 2021 ZIP · 13 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-C401P
PlatformAPW5U
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatZIP
Size13 MB
AddedSeptember 9, 2021
Updated
Original file nameBIOS APW5U LA-C401P (REV 1.0).zip

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Description

BIOS dump for the Compal LA-C401P laptop board, platform APW5U, PCB revision 1.0, supplied as a ZIP archive of about 12.9 MB under the original name BIOS APW5U LA-C401P (REV 1.0). 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 LA-C401P and revision 1.0 match your motherboard, and save a full backup of the original chip contents so you can restore it if needed.

The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 12 BIOS dumps for board LA-C401P.

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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: 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.

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