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FT480 NM-B501 BIOS

BIOS NM-B501 Added: Jul 12, 2023 RAR · 16 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-B501
PlatformFT480
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision1.0
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size16 MB
Markstested by uploader
AddedJuly 12, 2023
Updated
Original file nameFT480_NM_B501_REV_1_0_2018_03_05_i5_8350U_TYPE_20L6_S69W02_WORKING.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:
FT480 NM-B501 REV 1.0 2018-03-05 i5-8350U TYPE 20L6-S69W02 (WORKING BIOS & PATCHED BIOS) U15 & U46 WORKING BIOS 100%

BIOS dump for the Compal FT480 laptop, board NM-B501 revision 1.0, supplied as a RAR archive of about 16.5 MB. The uploader marked it as tested, and the original file name also refers to a working BIOS. Technicians use a dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Before writing anything, confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match, and back up the original chip contents first.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics, 1 boardview file, and 6 BIOS dumps for board NM-B501.

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: FT480 NM-B501. 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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