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CE570 NM-A831 BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS NM-A831 Added: Aug 4, 2021 RAR · 5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-A831
PlatformCE570
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5 MB
AddedAugust 4, 2021
Updated
Original file nameE570 CE570 NM-A831(REV 1.0) .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-A831 laptop board, revision 1.0, on the CE570 platform, packaged as a RAR archive of about 5 MB. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match NM-A831 REV 1.0, and save the original chip contents as a backup so you can restore them if something goes wrong.

For board NM-A831 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 10 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: CE570 NM-A831. 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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