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FX490 NM-B861 BIOS (REV 0.2)

BIOS NM-B861 Added: Jul 12, 2022 RAR · 27 MB

File details

TypeBIOS
Board numberNM-B861
PlatformFX490
Board maker (ODM)Compal
Revision0.2
DeviceLaptop
FormatRAR
Size27 MB
AddedJuly 12, 2022
Updated
Original file nameFX490 NM-B861 REV 0.2 2018-11-08.rar

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Description

BIOS dump for the Compal NM-B861 laptop board, platform FX490, revision 0.2, supplied as a RAR archive of about 26.5 MB under the original file name FX490 NM-B861 REV 0.2 2018-11-08.rar. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after BIOS corruption or a failed update. Before flashing, confirm that the board number NM-B861 and revision 0.2 match your board, and read and save the original chip contents as a backup first.

The catalog also lists 2 schematics and 6 BIOS dumps for board NM-B861.

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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 →

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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: FX490 NM-B861. 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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