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FG742 NM-C101 BIOS (REV 1.0, 8 MB)

BIOS NM-C101 Added: Jul 20, 2024 RAR · 5.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-C101
PlatformFG742
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size5.4 MB
BIOS chip size8 MB
AddedJuly 20, 2024
Updated
Original file nameFG542 FG543 FG742 NM-C101 REV 1.0 2018-12-28 8MB BIOS.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:
FG542 FG543 FG742 NM-C101 REV 1.0 2018-12-28 8MB BIOS

BIOS dump for the Compal NM-C101 laptop board, revision 1.0, platform FG742, supplied as a RAR archive for an 8 MB flash chip. The original file name also lists FG542 and FG543 as related platforms, so check which one matches your machine before use. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision match your board, and read out and save the original chip contents before writing anything.

For board NM-C101 the catalog also has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file, and 5 BIOS dumps.

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: FG742 NM-C101. 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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