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Ares Z7M-KP7GC GI5CNXA MB V1.1 & EC BIOS

BIOS Added: Dec 20, 2021 RAR · 5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size5 MB
Marksincludes EC firmware
AddedDecember 20, 2021
Updated
Original file nameAres Z7M-KP7GC _ GI5CNXA MB V1.1 BIOS & EC.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 with EC/KBC firmware included, supplied as a RAR archive of about 5.0 MB. The original file name is "Ares Z7M-KP7GC _ GI5CNXA MB V1.1 BIOS & EC.rar", which points to the Ares Z7M-KP7GC motherboard, revision V1.1, with the BIOS and embedded controller firmware bundled together. A technician would use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or failed update, and the EC/KBC firmware can help when the embedded controller also needs restoring.

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 →

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: Ares Z7M-KP7GC GI5CNXA MB V1.1 & EC. 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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