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CQ40 LA-4103P BIOS

BIOS LA-4103P Added: Jan 26, 2017 RAR · 0.8 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberLA-4103P
PlatformCQ40
Board maker (ODM)Compal
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size0.8 MB
AddedJanuary 26, 2017
Updated
Original file namecq40 la-4103p.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 a laptop built on the Compal LA-4103P board, platform CQ40, supplied as a RAR archive named cq40 la-4103p.rar. 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 matches the one printed on your motherboard and check its revision, and read out and save the original chip contents as a backup. The archive is small, about 0.8 MB, so it is quick to download and inspect.

For board LA-4103P the catalog also has 1 schematic and 1 BIOS dump.

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: CQ40 LA-4103P. 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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