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CloudBook SmartBook 4Good Light AM500 i5 3735F B2 V3 2016 05 04 BIOS

BIOS Added: Jun 12, 2023 RAR · 1 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
FormatRAR
Size1 MB
AddedJune 12, 2023
Updated
Original file nameCloudBook_SmartBook_4Good_Light_AM500_i5_3735F_B2_V3_2016_05_04.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

From the original post:
CloudBook SmartBook 4Good Light AM500 i5-3735F-B2 V3 2016-05-04

The file is a BIOS dump for the CloudBook SmartBook 4Good Light AM500, supplied as a RAR archive of about 1.0 MB. The original file name references the i5-3735F-B2 variant and a version tagged V3 dated 2016-05-04, so those details are worth checking against your unit. The facts provided do not list a board number, revision or flash chip size, so confirm those on the physical board before using the dump. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after corruption or a failed update.

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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 →

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: CloudBook SmartBook 4Good Light AM500 i5 3735F B2 V3 2016 05 04. 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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