EX280 NM-B521 BIOS (REV 2.0, clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-B521 |
| Platform | EX280 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 2.0 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 6.2 MB |
| Marks | clean ME, fast boot |
| Added | May 13, 2024 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | BIOS EX280 NM-B521 REV 2.0 2018-03-29 CLEAN ME OKOK.rar |
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Description
BIOS EX280 NM-B521 REV 2.0 2018-03-29 CLEAN ME BIOS dump for the Compal NM-B521 laptop board, revision 2.0, platform EX280. The archive is a RAR file of about 6.2 MB with a cleaned Intel ME region and a fast boot flag. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Confirm that the board number NM-B521 and revision 2.0 match your motherboard before flashing, and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.
For board NM-B521 the catalog also has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 6 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: EX280 NM-B521. 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.