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BL460 NM-A651 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A651 Added: Dec 19, 2021 RAR · 4.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-A651
PlatformBL460
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size4.4 MB
Marksunlocked
AddedDecember 19, 2021
Updated
Original file nameBL460 NM-A651 REV 1.0 2015-10-26 _UNLOCKED PATCHED.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 for the Compal NM-A651 laptop board, platform BL460, PCB revision 1.0, supplied as an unlocked and patched RAR archive of about 4.4 MB. 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 NM-A651 and revision 1.0 match your board exactly, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if needed.

For board NM-A651 the catalog also has 2 schematics and 11 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: BL460 NM-A651. 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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