FE5A0 NM-C421 BIOS (REV 1, 16 MB)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Board number | NM-C421 |
| Platform | FE5A0 |
| Board maker (ODM) | Compal |
| Revision | 1 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 6.9 MB |
| BIOS chip size | 16 MB |
| Added | January 20, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | FE4A0_FE5A0_NM_C421_R1_0_MX25L12872F@SOP8_FE4A0_FE5A0_NM_C421_R1.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 NM-C421 board, revision 1, platform FE5A0, supplied for a 16 MB flash chip. The file name points to an MX25L12872F chip in SOP8 package, though the page itself does not confirm chip compatibility beyond that. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Check that the board number and revision match your board before writing anything, and read and save the original chip contents first so you can recover if needed.
For board NM-C421 the catalog also has 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 8 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: FE5A0 NM-C421. 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.