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ECS 945gct-m BIOS (REV 1.0)

BIOS Added: Jan 14, 2019 BIN · 0.5 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
BrandECS
Board maker (ODM)Elitegroup
Revision1.0
DeviceDesktop motherboard
FormatBIN
Size0.5 MB
AddedJanuary 14, 2019
Updated
Original file name945gct-m.bin

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:
ECS ver 1.0

BIOS dump for an ECS desktop motherboard made by Elitegroup, PCB revision 1.0, supplied as a BIN file named 945gct-m.bin at about 0.5 MB. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. The post caption gives only the brand and revision, so the exact board model is not stated here. Before flashing, confirm that the board number and revision printed on your motherboard match this dump, and back up the original chip contents first.

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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 →

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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: ECS 945gct-m. 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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