BMWQ4 NM-A401 BIOS
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A401 |
| Platform | BMWQ4 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 2.7 MB |
| Added | December 19, 2021 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | BMWQ3 BMWQ4 NM-A401 REV 1.0 2015-02-13 .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-A401 laptop board, revision 1.0, listed under platform BMWQ4. The archive is a RAR file of about 2.7 MB, and its original file name also mentions BMWQ3 and a 2015-02-13 date. A dump like this is used 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-A401 and revision 1.0 match your board, and back up the original chip contents so you can restore them if needed.
For board NM-A401 the catalog also has 4 BIOS dumps.
Description generated from the catalog data. ·
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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: BMWQ4 NM-A401. 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.