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ASUS X421EA BIOS

BIOS Added: Mar 13, 2024 RAR · 7.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandASUS
ModelX421EA
Revision2.1
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size7.8 MB
BIOS chip size16 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedMarch 13, 2024
Updated
Original file nameASUS X421EA R2.1 i7-1165G7 W25Q128BV WORKING BIOS 100%.rar

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Description

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ASUS X421EA R2.1 i7-1165G7 W25Q128BV WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the ASUS X421EA laptop, revision 2.1, supplied for a 16 MB flash chip and marked as tested by the uploader. The archive is a RAR file of about 7.8 MB, original name ASUS X421EA R2.1 i7-1165G7 W25Q128BV WORKING BIOS 100%.rar. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision match your machine before flashing, and back up the original chip contents first.

For the ASUS X421EA the catalog also has 3 boardview files.

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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: ASUS X421EA. 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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