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ASUS M5A97 BIOS (REV 1.00, 8 MB)

BIOS Added: Oct 8, 2017 BIN · 8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandASUS
ModelM5A97
Revision1.00
FormatBIN
Size8 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
AddedOctober 8, 2017
Updated
Original file nameasus m5a97 r2.0 rev1.00.BIN

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 the ASUS M5A97 motherboard, revision 1.00, supplied as a BIN file for an 8 MB flash chip. The original file name, asus m5a97 r2.0 rev1.00.BIN, is kept here for reference. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board model and revision match your board, and save a backup of the original chip contents so you can recover if the write goes wrong.

For the ASUS M5A97 the catalog also has 2 boardview files and 2 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: ASUS M5A97. 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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