APW5U LA-C401P BIOS (REV 2A)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | LA-C401P |
| Platform | APW5U |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 2A |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 13 MB |
| Added | September 25, 2023 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | APW5U LA-C401P REV 2A 2016-04-06 N82.rar |
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Description
APW5U LA-C401P REV 2A 2016-04-06 N82 BIOS dump for a Compal laptop on board LA-C401P, platform APW5U, revision 2A, delivered as a 12.5 MB RAR archive under the original file name APW5U LA-C401P REV 2A 2016-04-06 N82.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 flashing, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match LA-C401P and 2A, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup.
The catalog also lists 1 schematic and 12 BIOS dumps for board LA-C401P.
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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.