BT460 NM-A421 BIOS (REV 3.0, clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-A421 |
| Platform | BT460 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 3.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 14 MB |
| Marks | clean ME, tested by uploader, fast boot |
| Added | March 23, 2024 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | BT460 NM-A421 REV 3.0 2015-11-26 ME REGION WORKING BIOS 100%.rar |
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Description
BT460 NM-A421 REV 3.0 2015-11-26 ME REGION WORKING BIOS 100% BIOS dump for a laptop on the Compal NM-A421 board, revision 3.0, platform BT460. The file is a RAR archive of about 13.9 MB with a cleaned Intel ME region and fast boot enabled, and the uploader marked it as tested. 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-A421 and revision 3.0 match your motherboard, and save the original chip contents as a backup.
For board NM-A421 the catalog also has 3 schematics and 7 BIOS dumps.
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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: BT460 NM-A421. 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.