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Foxconn P31A-S BIOS

BIOS Added: Apr 12, 2020 RAR · 0.4 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board maker (ODM)Foxconn
FormatRAR
Size0.4 MB
AddedApril 12, 2020
Updated
Original file nameFoxconn_P31A-S.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 from Foxconn, supplied as a RAR archive named Foxconn_P31A-S.rar and roughly 0.4 MB in size. No brand, model, board number or revision is given in the file details, so confirm the exact board before using it. A dump like this is used to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Read and save the original chip contents first as a backup, and make sure the board identity matches your motherboard before writing anything to it.

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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 →

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: Foxconn P31A-S. 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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